girl's name
Lanisha
luh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,240
Lanisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 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 1983, when 62 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lanisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 212 |
| 1980s | 457 |
| 1990s | 406 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 27 |
How Popular Is Lanisha?
In 2015, Lanisha was given to 5 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 Lanisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanisha
- English luh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lanisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanisha
How popular is the name Lanisha?
In 2015, Lanisha was given to 5 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 Lanisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lanisha?
Lanisha has 3 syllables.
When was Lanisha most popular?
Lanisha peaked in 1983, when 62 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.