Lanisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-NEE-sha / ləˈniːʃəAmerican; African American
Meaning
Combination of names; possibly derived from 'La' and 'Nisha'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lanisha 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 elements from existing names. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with individuality and cultural expression.
Trend Summary
Lanisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lanisha was first seen in the United States in 1971. Lanisha has ranked as high as #1054 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lanisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lanisha (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |