Laneisha is a unique and beautiful female given name of African-American origin. It is composed of two elements: "Lane", which means "little road" or "lane", and "isha", which means "God is my salvation" in Hebrew.
The name Laneisha first gained popularity during the late 20th century, particularly among African-American communities in the United States. However, it has since become a global name, with families from various backgrounds choosing it for their daughters.
There are no notable historical figures or famous personalities named Laneisha. Therefore, its history is largely tied to the personal experiences and stories of those who bear this name. Nonetheless, it remains a distinctive choice that carries both cultural significance and a meaningful message of divine salvation.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Laneisha has seen a fluctuating but overall decreasing trend in popularity over the past four decades in the United States.
In the mid-1970s to late 1980s, Laneisha was quite popular with at least five births per year. The peak popularity occurred in 1985 and 1987 with 26 and 31 births respectively. However, this trend began to decline significantly from the early 1990s onwards.
Between 1990 and 2002, there were only two years (1992 and 1993) where more than 35 babies named Laneisha were born. After 2002, the popularity of this name continued to drop with fewer than ten births recorded each year until it reached a low point in 2014 with only five births.
Overall, from 1972 to 2014, there have been a total of 616 babies named Laneisha born in the United States. Despite its decrease in popularity over time, this name still holds historical significance as it has been given to several generations of American girls.