How Many People Are Named Lanisha?
Complete statistics for the name Lanisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lanisha is a very rare female name, with only 1,208 people named Lanisha living in the US today, making up just 1 in 273,140 Americans. The majority of people named Lanisha are now in their mid-thirties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1983.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People named Lanisha are believed to have a strong sense of leadership and independence, thanks to their life path number 1.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,240 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: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lanisha Through the Generations
Lanisha has seen its peak in the 1980s, with 62 births recorded in 1983. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among those born in the late 20th century. Today, most people named Lanisha are between 30 and 60 years old, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating a younger demographic compared to many other names from the same era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lanisha's American roots
📄 About the Name Lanisha
How Many People Have the Name Lanisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,208 people in the United States currently share the name Lanisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 273,140 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lanisha a Common or Rare Name?
Lanisha 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 Lanisha Mean?
Lanisha means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lanisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lanisha Most Popular?
The name Lanisha reached peak popularity in 1983, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Lanisha?
Approximately 1,208 people named Lanisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,240. That works out to roughly 1 in 273,140 Americans.
Is Lanisha a rare name?
Lanisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 273,140 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lanisha mean?
Lanisha means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Lanisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lanisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lanisha most popular?
Lanisha peaked in 1983 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.