Lanis
Lanis is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,951 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
Lanis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 26 babies have been named Lanis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,951 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,951
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Lanis is also used as a boy name, ranked #13567.
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About the Name Lanis
Lanis is a girl name .
Is Lanis a boy or girl name? Lanis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,951 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,567. Lanis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lanis is currently ranked #36,951 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanis include Lan, Lay, and Lanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lanis 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