girl's name
Laneka
luh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 180
Laneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Laneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 27 |
How Popular Is Laneka?
In 1995, Laneka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Laneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laneka
- English luh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Laneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laneka
How popular is the name Laneka?
In 1995, Laneka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Laneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Laneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laneka?
Laneka has 3 syllables.
When was Laneka most popular?
Laneka peaked in 1977, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.