How Many People Are Named Lanyah?
Complete statistics for the name Lanyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lanyah is a very rare female name, with only 458 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 720,021 Americans. The majority of people named Lanyah are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 462 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lanyah Through the Generations
Lanyah saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 39 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. With an average age of 16, it's clear that Lanyah is a name embraced by younger generations, with 462 out of the 464 living bearers being under 30 years old. This trend reflects a name that's becoming less common as those born in the early 2010s move into adulthood.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lanyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lanyah
How Many People Have the Name Lanyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 458 people in the United States currently share the name Lanyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 720,021 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lanyah a Common or Rare Name?
Lanyah 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 Lanyah Mean?
Lanyah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lanyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lanyah Most Popular?
The name Lanyah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 39 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 Lanyah?
Approximately 458 people named Lanyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 462. That works out to roughly 1 in 720,021 Americans.
Is Lanyah a rare name?
Lanyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 720,021 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lanyah mean?
Lanyah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lanyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lanyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Lanyah most popular?
Lanyah peaked in 2010 with 39 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.