Laniya
Every Laniya since 1992 — 3,162 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laniya
Laniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,325 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 3,162 American babies have been named Laniya. Its peak came in 2007, when 240 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 Laniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,325 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,253 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,418 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,741 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,056 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,995 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,946 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,857 |
| 2017 | 81 | #2,296 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,074 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,787 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,872 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,699 |
| 2012 | 154 | #1,473 |
| 2011 | 166 | #1,381 |
| 2010 | 205 | #1,188 |
| 2009 | 216 | #1,164 |
| 2008 | 219 | #1,173 |
| 2007 | 240 | #1,087 |
| 2006 | 202 | #1,201 |
| 2005 | 174 | #1,285 |
| 2004 | 209 | #1,095 |
| 2003 | 129 | #1,515 |
| 2002 | 107 | #1,717 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,316 |
| 2000 | 65 | #2,390 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laniya in 2025?
Laniya ranked #5,325 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laniya?
3,162 babies have been named Laniya in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laniya most popular?
Laniya peaked in 2007, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Laniya a boy or girl name?
Laniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laniya rising or falling?
Laniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.