Lanesha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-NEE-sha / ləˈniːʃəAmerican; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name LaNesha, which combines elements of the name 'La' and 'Nesha', often interpreted as 'the one who is born' or 'the one who is loved'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Lanesha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing names and sounds. The name is part of a broader cultural movement towards individuality in naming practices during the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Lanesha saw a rise in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting a trend towards unique and creative names.
Similar Names
Variants
- LaNesha
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lanesha was first seen in the United States in 1970. Lanesha has ranked as high as #1185 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Lanesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lanesha (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |