Modern creation, possibly meaning the path or the flower
Lanaja is a modern American name likely created by combining the prefix 'La-' with the name Naja. While its exact etymology is unclear, it is often associated with the Arabic word 'Naja' meaning 'success' or 'rescue', or the Sanskrit 'Naja' referring to a type of cobra or flower.
Less common today
Lanaja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,023 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
