Lanis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lanis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 68 babies have been named Lanis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,567 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,567
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lanis is also used as a girl name, ranked #36951.
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About the Name Lanis
Lanis is a boy name .
Is Lanis a boy or girl name? Lanis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,567 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,951. Lanis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lanis is currently ranked #13,567 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanis include Lan, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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