Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Lanyah is a contemporary American name with no established etymological root. It is likely a creative variation of names like Lani or Alania, or a combination of phonetic elements popular in modern naming trends. Due to its recent emergence, it does not carry a traditional historical meaning.
About 11 girls were named Lanyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
