Lanyla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Lanyla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lanyla today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lanyla births was 2020 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lanyla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2020
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,423
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Lanyla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lanyla from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 75 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lanyla remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lanyla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lanyla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lanyla
The name Lanyla is a relatively modern name with no definitive origin or etymology. It is believed to be a creative combination of syllables from various languages, possibly influenced by the names Lana and Nyla.
While the name itself does not have a clear historical lineage, some of its components can be traced back to certain linguistic roots. The first part, "Lan," could be derived from the Welsh word "llan," meaning "church" or "enclosure." Alternatively, it may have origins in the Latin word "lana," meaning "wool" or "woolen fabric."
As for the latter part, "yla," it bears resemblance to the Greek word "hylo," which translates to "matter" or "substance." However, this connection is purely speculative and may not have any direct influence on the creation of the name Lanyla.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Lanyla in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, there have been a handful of notable individuals who have borne this name in modern times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lanyla is Lanyla Sampedro, a Cuban-American actress and model born in 1988. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Glades" and "Burn Notice."
Another individual named Lanyla is Lanyla Jasmine Hatcher, an American entrepreneur and founder of the skincare company "Melanin and Honey." She was born in 1994 and has gained recognition for her efforts in promoting inclusive beauty products.
In the world of sports, Lanyla Syphers is an American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) between 2007 and 2012.
Lanyla Rochell is a contemporary American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and personal growth. Her debut poetry collection, "Petals of Passion," was published in 2020.
Lastly, Lanyla Wyche is an American artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. Her vibrant and whimsical artworks have been featured in various galleries and exhibitions throughout the United States.
While the name Lanyla may not have a rich historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades, with a growing number of individuals embracing its unique and melodic sound.
People
Lanyla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lanyla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lanyla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lanyla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lanyla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Lanyla a common name?
We classify Lanyla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lanyla most popular?
The single biggest year for Lanyla was 2020, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lanyla is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lanyla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lanyla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lanyla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lanyla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lanyla in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lanyla can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lanyla?
See how many people share the name Lanyla on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.