UK girl's name
Lashanna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of 'Lashonda' and 'Shanna'.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lashanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lashanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3900, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Lashanna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Lashanna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lashanna ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Lashanna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lashanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3900
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Lashanna mean?
The name Lashanna is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the French name Lashelle and the Hebrew name Shanna, meaning "beautiful" and "gracefulness" respectively. While the exact origin of the name is not entirely clear, it is thought to have been created by parents seeking a unique and melodic name for their daughters.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lashanna can be traced back to the United States in the 1960s, although it remained relatively uncommon until the late 1970s and 1980s. During this period, the name gained popularity, particularly among African American families, who embraced the name's blend of French and Hebrew influences.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Lashanna was Lashanna M. Arrington, an American author and educator born in the late 1960s. Arrington published several works on African American literature and culture, including the book "Black Culture and the Classroom" in 1998.
Another notable figure with the name Lashanna is Lashanna Monique Arnett, an American singer and songwriter born in 1986. Arnett rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a member of the girl group Cherish, known for their hit single "Do It to It" in 2006.
In the world of sports, Lashanna Darden, an American track and field athlete born in 1974, made her mark as a sprinter. She competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Lashanna Evette Hall, born in 1981, is an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Atlanta Dream and the Los Angeles Sparks.
Lastly, Lashanna Arczine Mays, born in 1996, is a contemporary American singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a contestant on the reality singing competition show "The Voice" in 2018.
While the name Lashanna may be relatively new in the grand scheme of naming traditions, it has already established itself as a distinctive and meaningful name, with several notable individuals bearing it throughout its short history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Lashanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lashanna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Lashanna
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lashanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lashanna in the UK right now?
In 1999, Lashanna was ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lashanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Lashanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lashanna?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of 'Lashonda' and 'Shanna'.
How many people are called Lashanna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Lashanna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.