Total births
1,240
Girls' name · since 1971
Lanisha
1,240 babies named Lanisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1983. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1,240 girls have been named Lanisha since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lanisha recorded 1,240 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2015.
- 1,240 total births
- 1971–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,240 girls have been named Lanisha since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Lanisha was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
62 babies were named Lanisha in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Lanisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lanisha's full recorded timeline at 1993, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lanisha at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Lanisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2015
- Peak year (1983)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Lanisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lanisha's strongest decade.
457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Lanisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
212 births
- 1980s
1980s
457 births
- 1990s
1990s
406 births
- 2000s 138
2000s
138 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 457 births (37% of all-time use).
How Lanisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lanisha's total volume
Lanisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lanisha by state
Where Lanisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 171 | 13.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 34 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Lanisha's total US births 13.8%
Even split
171 of 1,240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lanisha? ▼
1,240 babies have been named Lanisha since 1971. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1983 with 62 births.
When was Lanisha most popular? ▼
Lanisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 457 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Lanisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lanisha are California (171 births), New York (34 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Lanisha been used? ▼
Records for Lanisha go back to 1971, giving 45 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Lanisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lana, Laney, Lani, Landry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lanisha's data
- Lanisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (457 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lanishas (171 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lanisha
Nearby Names Like Lanisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lanisha
Lana Girl
#374 57,434 births
Laney Girl
#689 14,024 births
Lani Girl
#1902 7,373 births
Landry Girl
#1192 5,842 births
Lanie Girl
#1825 5,602 births
Compare Lanisha side by side: Lanisha vs Lana Lanisha vs Laney Lanisha vs Lani
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lanisha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,240 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lanisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lanisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.