Lafonya
Lafonya is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,235 in the US, popular nicknames include Laf, Lay, and Lafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lafonya is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lafonya often also consider Shantana, Jennea, Shawntrell .
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Historical Record
Lafonya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 10 babies have been named Lafonya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lafonya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,235 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,235
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Lafonya
Lafonya is a girl name .
Lafonya is currently ranked #61,235 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lafonya include Laf, Lay, Lafie, and Lafoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis