Lanissa
Lanissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,713 in the US, popular nicknames include Lan, Lay, and Lanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lanissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 92 babies have been named Lanissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,713 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,713
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Lanissa
Lanissa is a girl name .
Lanissa is currently ranked #62,713 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanissa include Lan, Lay, Lanie, and Laniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lanissa include Lanie, Lani, Laniyah, Laniya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis