Laniakea
girl nameLaniakea entered the US charts in 2016, peaked at #8542 in 2022, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2016–2025
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rank today
#8542
peak (2022)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #11474 |
| 2020s | #12364 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Laniakea are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Laniakea is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laniakea in 2025?
- Laniakea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Laniakea most popular?
- Laniakea peaked in 2022, reaching #8542 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laniakea with classmates?
- Laniakea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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