Lanice is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as luh-NEES (/ləˈniːs/). Variations of the name include Laniece. In the United States, Lanice has been given to newborn girls since at least the 1940s, though its popularity has fluctuated over the years. While it was not very common in the mid-20th century, its usage increased in the late 1960s and early 1970s before declining again in the 1980s. Lanice experienced another surge in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s before becoming less common in recent years. Despite its varying popularity, Lanice remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common name for their daughter.