Lanyah
Every Lanyah since 2000 — 473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanyah
Lanyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,206 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 473 American babies have been named Lanyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 39 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 Lanyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,206 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,879 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,397 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,303 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,626 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,958 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,160 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,527 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,575 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,707 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,829 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,968 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,585 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,647 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,141 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,924 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,538 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,250 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,260 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,746 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,078 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,011 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,197 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,709 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,781 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,548 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanyah in 2025?
Lanyah ranked #9,206 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lanyah?
473 babies have been named Lanyah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanyah most popular?
Lanyah peaked in 2010, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Lanyah a boy or girl name?
Lanyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanyah rising or falling?
Lanyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.