Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Lanika
3 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lanika's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lanika's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lanika |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
Lanika through the decades
- Lanika peaked in 1977, when 40 babies were named Lanika in the US.
- The 1980s were Lanika's strongest decade, averaging 22 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1990–2002), use of Lanika has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.