Lanika
girl nameLanika entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #2257 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#2257
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4118 |
| 1980s | #3988 |
| 1990s | #7772 |
| 2000s | #12854 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Lanika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lanika alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanika in 2025?
- Lanika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanika most popular?
- Lanika peaked in 1977, reaching #2257 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanika with classmates?
- Lanika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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