girl's name
Lanissa
luh-NISS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 92
Lanissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2013 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 1976, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lanissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lanissa?
In 2013, Lanissa 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 Lanissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanissa
- English luh-NISS-uh
Sibling Names for Lanissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanissa
How popular is the name Lanissa?
In 2013, Lanissa 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 Lanissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lanissa?
Lanissa has 3 syllables.
When was Lanissa most popular?
Lanissa peaked in 1976, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.