Combination name or variant of Niece
Laniece is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Niece or Denise. It may also be used as an elaboration of the name Laney. As a relatively recent creation, it does not have a singular ancient etymological root but follows 20th-century naming patterns.
Less common today
Laniece isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,336 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).