Lanaya
Every Lanaya since 1944 — 1,435 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanaya
Lanaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,480 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 1,435 American babies have been named Lanaya. Its peak came in 2004, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lanaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,480 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,377 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,194 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,248 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,906 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,825 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,904 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,702 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,188 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,823 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,455 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,968 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,241 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,619 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,530 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,345 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,025 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,194 |
| 2007 | 59 | #3,016 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,689 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,107 |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,254 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,655 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,921 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,175 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,837 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,457 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,276 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,629 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,566 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,665 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanaya in 2025?
Lanaya ranked #11,480 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lanaya?
1,435 babies have been named Lanaya in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanaya most popular?
Lanaya peaked in 2004, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Lanaya a boy or girl name?
Lanaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanaya rising or falling?
Lanaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.