How Many People Are Named Lanesha?
Complete statistics for the name Lanesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lanesha is a very rare female name, with only 878 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 375,990 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 42 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the years.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 900 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lanesha Through the Generations
Lanesha has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1991, when it was given to 42 newborns. Today, the name is held by 878 individuals, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a generation of women born in the late 1980s and early 1990s who embraced the name, keeping it alive through the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lanesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lanesha
How Many People Have the Name Lanesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 878 people in the United States currently share the name Lanesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 375,990 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lanesha a Common or Rare Name?
Lanesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lanesha Mean?
Lanesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lanesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lanesha Most Popular?
The name Lanesha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lanesha?
Approximately 878 people named Lanesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 900. That works out to roughly 1 in 375,990 Americans.
Is Lanesha a rare name?
Lanesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 375,990 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lanesha mean?
Lanesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lanesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lanesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lanesha most popular?
Lanesha peaked in 1991 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.