Modern American creation, likely meaning the cheerful or the joyful
Lanisha is a modern American name, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Nisha. While Nisha has Sanskrit roots meaning 'night', Lanisha is often interpreted in a Western context as a rhythmic, joyful invention without a singular ancient etymology. It gained some usage in the late 20th century within African American communities.
Less common today
Lanisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,221 in 1994.
American model and photographer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
