Combination of Lane and the suffix -isha
A modern American creation, likely formed by blending the English surname Lane, meaning 'path' or 'roadway', with the popular rhythmic suffix -isha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique, melodic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Laneisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,074 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
