Laniah
Every Laniah since 1995 — 845 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laniah
Laniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,132 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 845 American babies have been named Laniah. Its peak came in 2008, when 72 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 Laniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,132 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,438 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,533 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,149 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,488 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,084 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,309 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,397 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,186 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,221 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,552 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,256 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,214 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,685 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,115 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,066 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,872 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,601 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,569 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,120 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,777 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,053 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,747 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,793 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,962 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,665 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,698 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laniah in 2025?
Laniah ranked #8,132 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laniah?
845 babies have been named Laniah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laniah most popular?
Laniah peaked in 2008, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Laniah a boy or girl name?
Laniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laniah rising or falling?
Laniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.