Lanisha
girl nameLanisha entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1733 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1733
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3639 |
| 1980s | #2285 |
| 1990s | #3173 |
| 2000s | #8982 |
| 2010s | #15924 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Lanisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lanisha alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanisha in 2025?
- Lanisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanisha most popular?
- Lanisha peaked in 1983, reaching #1733 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanisha with classmates?
- Lanisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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