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Lakeba

lah-KEH-bah /lɑːˈkɛbɑː/ Fijian

At a glance

In short
Lakeba is a unique and exotic Fijian name for baby girls, meaning "peaceful waters," evoking tranquility and beauty.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1980 (#10,392)
Babies in 1980
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#6,484 in 1975
First recorded
1973

Meaning of Lakeba

Lakeba is a unique and exotic name that is predominantly used for baby girls. It has its origins in the Fijian language and is pronounced as lah-KEH-bah (/lɑːˈkɛbɑː/). The name Lakeba is associated with a sense of tranquility and beauty, as it derives from the Fijian word "lakeba," which means "peaceful waters." This name evokes images of serene lakes nestled within lush landscapes. While not very common in the United States, the name Lakeba has been given to a handful of newborns over the years, reflecting its appeal to parents seeking a distinctive and elegant name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Lakeba

Fijian

Popularity of Lakeba in the U.S.

Lakeba was last recorded in the U.S. in 1980, ranked #10,392 with 5 babies. It peaked at #6,484 in 1975. It first appears in the records in 1973.

Bar and line chart: Lakeba in the U.S., 1973–1980. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 8 in 1975 and 5 in 1980. Line: rank among girl names, peak #6,484 in 1975, #10,392 in 1980.
  • Girls named Lakeba (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1973–1980. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1973⁠–⁠1980 4 rows
Lakeba: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1980510,392back (not recorded in 1978–1979)
197786,892back (not recorded in 1976)
197586,484back (not recorded in 1974)
197376,666new