girl's name
Lanika
luh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 482
Lanika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 7 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 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lanika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 139 |
| 1980s | 215 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 13 |
How Popular Is Lanika?
In 2002, Lanika was given to 7 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.
Where Lanika Is Used
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 Lanika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanika
- English luh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Lanika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanika
How popular is the name Lanika?
In 2002, Lanika was given to 7 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 Lanika a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lanika?
Lanika has 3 syllables.
When was Lanika most popular?
Lanika peaked in 1977, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.