Modern creation, likely meaning 'path' or 'heavenly flower'
Lanyiah is a modern American name likely created by blending the Hawaiian name Lani, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven', with the popular '-iah' suffix. It may also be a creative spelling variant of the Arabic name Laniya, which can mean 'path'. As a contemporary invention, its specific meaning often depends on the parent's intent.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lanyiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
