Laniah

Meaning of Laniah

Laniah feels like a soft breath of sky, weaving modern American creativity with ancient echoes. Thought to spring from the Hawaiian lani (“heavenly”) and touched by the timeless grace of Leah, this name rolls off the tongue as luh-NY-uh, a gentle melody that’s both airy and strong. Although it hasn’t stormed the charts—hovering in the 900s with fewer than twenty newborns each year—Laniah has carved out a quiet niche, offering parents a sweet secret to share at story time. She’ll never have to spell her name twice on the first day of school, and every introduction becomes an opportunity to reveal a little wonder. In a world full of familiar choices, Laniah stands apart, promising a whisper of originality and the uplifting promise that her story will truly soar.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as luh-NY-uh (/ləˈnaɪə/)

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