Elaborated form of Lana, meaning little rock or handsome
Lanice is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the prefix 'La-' with the name Nice or as an elaboration of Lana. While its exact roots are decorative, it draws from the Gaelic 'Lana' meaning little rock and the Greek 'Nice' meaning victory. It was most popular in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Lanice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,402 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
