Laniyah
Every Laniyah since 1994 — 3,704 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laniyah
Laniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,364 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,704 American babies have been named Laniyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 295 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 Laniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2,364 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,355 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,898 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,266 |
| 2021 | 120 | #1,725 |
| 2020 | 118 | #1,719 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1,895 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,605 |
| 2017 | 165 | #1,396 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1,556 |
| 2015 | 191 | #1,276 |
| 2014 | 177 | #1,337 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1,173 |
| 2012 | 230 | #1,081 |
| 2011 | 240 | #1,039 |
| 2010 | 295 | #896 |
| 2009 | 205 | #1,216 |
| 2008 | 208 | #1,219 |
| 2007 | 191 | #1,285 |
| 2006 | 175 | #1,333 |
| 2005 | 140 | #1,497 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,778 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,429 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,695 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,394 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,241 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laniyah in 2025?
Laniyah ranked #2,364 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laniyah?
3,704 babies have been named Laniyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laniyah most popular?
Laniyah peaked in 2010, when 295 newborns received the name.
Is Laniyah a boy or girl name?
Laniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laniyah rising or falling?
Laniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.