girl's name
Laniqua
luh-NEE-kwuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 87
Laniqua is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 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 1991, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Laniqua Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 72 |
How Popular Is Laniqua?
In 1999, Laniqua 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 Laniqua
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laniqua Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laniqua over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laniqua
- English luh-NEE-kwuh
Sibling Names for Laniqua
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laniqua — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laniqua
How popular is the name Laniqua?
In 1999, Laniqua 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 Laniqua a girl's or a boy's name?
Laniqua is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laniqua?
Laniqua has 3 syllables.
When was Laniqua most popular?
Laniqua peaked in 1991, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.