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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A body of water
- Origin
- English (word name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- LAYK
Lake is a clean, modern word name used for any gender, pronounced LAYK (IPA /ˈleɪk/) — it comes straight from the English word for a body of water. You may see it glossed as 'place of tranquility,' but that's a poetic embellishment rather than the actual meaning: Lake is simply the word for a lake.
Meaning & Origin of Lake
Meaning: A body of water.
Origin: English (word name).
A common claim: Often elaborated as 'place of tranquility.' Actually: Lake is sometimes glossed as 'place of tranquility' — that's poetic embellishment; the name is simply the word for a body of water.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lake
LAYKIPA /ˈleɪk/
Popularity of Lake
Social Security data on Lake goes back to 1891, and the name has moved in different directions on two measures: its peak rank was #1025, set in 1892 with just 6 babies given the name, while its latest rank is #1632 in 2024 with 104 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Lake mean?
A body of water. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lake?
Lake is pronounced LAYK (IPA: /ˈleɪk/).
Is Lake a popular name right now?
Lake peaked at #1025 in 1892 and is ranked #1632 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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