What is the origin of the name Lanaya?

Lanaya is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Lanaya?

Lanaya is currently ranked #5358 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lanaya?

Lanaya is pronounced lah-NAY-ah.

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GirlHawaiian

Lanaya

lah-NAY-ah

Popularity

#5358

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

1,427

Peak Year

#78 in 2004

First Recorded

1944

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern name with possible roots in the Hawaiian language. The exact meaning is uncertain, but it may have a connection to 'heaven' or 'sky'.

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Lana Nay Lani

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Lana Nay Lani

Spelling Variations

Lanayah Lanaiya

Similar Names

Lani Leilani Alana Malaya

Personality Traits

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