Origin
Swahili (East African)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Lakira is a name often given to girls. Ranked #16602 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Swahili (East African) origin and traditionally means "Bright star shining in the night sky". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Lakira
Lakira reflects Swahili phonetic patterns linked to celestial imagery. It has gained traction in diverse communities valuing African heritage. The name points to a confident, radiant personality with leadership qualities.
Popularity
Currently ranked #16602 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Serves humanity with compassion.
Values family and responsibility.
Expresses creativity and optimism.
Inspires through communication.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Embodies warmth and leadership.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Luminous and empowering vibe.
Color Aura
Golden Yellow
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Sunstone
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Shine
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Radiant
Lights up any room.
Strong
Faces challenges boldly.
Inspiring
Motivates those around her.
Lakira in Pop Culture
Lakira
Fantasy novel series
Historical Events
2012
Featured in African diaspora literature.
International Variations
Lakira in Different Scripts
لاكيرا
Arabic
拉基拉
Chinese (Mandarin)
ラキラ
Japanese (Katakana)
라키라
Korean
Lakira
Swahili
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Lakira:
Lakira Zara
Lakira Nia
Lakira Amara
Lakira Jada
Lakira Sana
Lakira Kira
Lakira Rina
Fun Facts & Trivia
Celestial meaning adds magic.
Swahili cultural tie.
Unique yet pronounceable.
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la-KEE-rah
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.