Laneka
girl nameLaneka entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #2909 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#2909
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5821 |
| 1980s | #7797 |
| 1990s | #10763 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Laneka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laneka alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laneka in 2025?
- Laneka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Laneka most popular?
- Laneka peaked in 1977, reaching #2909 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laneka with classmates?
- Laneka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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