Laniyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laniyah means 'soft and gentle'.
Meaning of the Name Laniyah
Laniyah is a name of Arabic origin. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word 'lana', which means 'to be soft and gentle'. The name carries the connotation of tenderness and elegance. It is often used to symbolize a gentle and kind-hearted nature.
Popularity of the Name Laniyah
The popularity for the name Laniyah peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 295 births, which ranked number 1,655 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Laniyah had the most female births in 2010 with 295, which ranked number 896 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Laniyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 230 births to 81 births, a decline of -64.78%. Among females, Laniyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 230 births to 81 births, a decline of -64.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laniyah
- 20 Year Trend of Laniyah: 125.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Laniyah: -64.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laniyah: -64.78%
Popularity of Laniyah by State
Among females, Laniyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laniyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laniyah
- Total Births of Laniyah: 73 (-9.91%)
- Female Births of Laniyah: 73 (-9.91%)
Given the downward trend of Laniyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 73 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laniyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 73 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.91%.