Is Lanetta a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lanetta is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Lanetta?

luh-NET-uh · IPA: /ləˈnɛtə/

Lanetta Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationluh-NET-uh / ləˈnɛtə

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: small; English: derived from the name Lana

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lanetta is believed to have Latin roots, where it can be interpreted as a diminutive form. It is also associated with the English name Lana, which has gained popularity in various cultures. The name has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

The name Lanetta has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Variants

Lanette
Lana

International Variants

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Famous people named Lanetta

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Fictional characters named Lanetta

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Sibling Suggestions

Lana Lydia Leah Lila Lanae Lara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lanetta was first seen in the United States in 1925. Lanetta has ranked as high as #1047 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lanetta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lanetta (1977)

Year:

State	Births	Share
IL	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1925	5
1928	6
1929	11
1930	6
1933	5
1938	6
1940	14
1941	11
1942	6
1943	6
1944	7
1945	11
1946	12
1947	18
1948	7
1949	8
1950	23
1951	16
1952	12
1953	16
1954	15
1955	15
1956	17
1957	20
1958	20
1959	22
1960	19
1961	19
1962	28
1963	22
1964	24
1965	25
1966	24
1967	41
1968	18
1969	21
1970	39
1971	33
1972	39
1973	34
1974	37
1975	19
1976	30
1977	22
1978	22
1979	30
1980	17
1981	16
1982	10
1983	17
1984	12
1985	18
1986	9
1987	12
1988	10
1989	12
1990	11
1991	11
1992	6
1993	9
1994	5
1995	6
1997	6
1999	5
2001	6
2007	5