Lanijah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ahn-eej-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia, North America
Meaning: Weary

Lanijah is not recognized as a variant of the name Lanisha based on available evidence. The names Laniyah and Laniah are distinct and have different meanings and origins. 'It is derived from the Hebrew name Leah, meaning "weary" or "meadow. " The use of the name Lanijah has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its cultural significance within African American communities. Lanijah is a modern name with Hawaiian origins and does not specifically preserve the rich cultural heritage of African American names.

Lanijah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lanijah is currently #27123 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lanijah is currently #15584 on Kiindred Girl Names

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