Laniyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-NEE-ah / /ləˈniːə/Arabic; Hawaiian; English
Meaning
heavenly (Arabic); the sky (Hawaiian); a variant of Lani (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Laniyah is derived from 'lani', meaning 'heavenly', often associated with divine qualities. In Hawaiian culture, it translates to 'the sky', reflecting the beauty of nature and the heavens. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking contexts as a modern variant of Lani, which has roots in Hawaiian.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Laniya
- Laniyah
- Laney
International Variants
- Lani (Hawaiian)
- Laniyah (Arabic)
Famous people named Laniyah
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Fictional characters named Laniyah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laniyah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Laniyah has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Laniyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laniyah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 108 |
| 2005 | 140 |
| 2006 | 175 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 208 |
| 2009 | 205 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2011 | 240 |
| 2012 | 230 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2014 | 177 |
| 2015 | 191 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 165 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 106 |
| 2020 | 118 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 76 |