December vs Lanaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

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Lanaya

Girl #5,381 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pathway, journey"

Origin: African-American creative

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,381
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Naya, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Lanaya Rank #5,381

December is more popular, ranked #5239 vs #5381 for Lanaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Lanaya ___

  • Lanaya Marie
  • Lanaya Grace
  • Lanaya Nicole
  • Lanaya Renee
  • Lanaya Joy
  • Lanaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Lanaya

Zaria Amara Jordan Kamari Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Lanaya more popular?

December is more popular, ranked #5239 compared to Lanaya at #5381 in the United States.

What do December and Lanaya mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Lanaya means "pathway, journey" (African-American creative origin).

Are December and Lanaya boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Lanaya is primarily a girl name.

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