Lanah
Every Lanah since 2001 — 476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanah
Lanah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,454 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 476 American babies have been named Lanah. Its peak came in 2014, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lanah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,454 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,816 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,337 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,377 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,673 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,416 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,204 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,918 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,266 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,072 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,800 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,510 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,081 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,340 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,462 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,078 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,811 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,709 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,816 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,074 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,138 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,471 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,814 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,943 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanah in 2025?
Lanah ranked #6,454 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lanah?
476 babies have been named Lanah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanah most popular?
Lanah peaked in 2014, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Lanah a boy or girl name?
Lanah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanah rising or falling?
Lanah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.