Laniya
Laniya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, possibly combining elements meaning 'heavenly' or 'precious'.
Origin and history
Laniya is a modern invented name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It likely arose as a rhythmic variant of names like Lani, Aniya, or Alaniya. It is primarily used as a feminine given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,162 babies in the United States have been named Laniya since 1880. It ranks #3163 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- IL (9.9 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,630 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,164 |
| 2020-2029 | 221 |
Fun facts
- Laniya is part of a trend of contemporary U.S. names combining melodic suffixes like '-iya' with soft consonants.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the early 2000s alongside similar-sounding names like Aniya and Keilani.