Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Lannah since 1992
Babies named Lannah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Lannah is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, with its peak usage occurring in 2005. Since 2005, its popularity has been falling. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000, placing it among relatively rare choices. It is used almost exclusively for girls. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it may draw from Hawaiian or Germanic roots, but it is best understood as a contemporary invented name, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Hannah and Lana.
Lannah is a modern coinage that appears to blend sounds from names like Lana and Hannah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, but did not rank in the top 1,000 names. The name may be influenced by the Hawaiian name Lana, meaning "light," or by the Old Germanic element "land," but no single etymology is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanna, Annie, Lulu
Variants: Lana
Sibling names for Lannah
Names that share Lannah's style, for a brother or sister.
