Rising since 2006, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lamis since 1997
Babies named Lamis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Lamis is a gentle Arabic name meaning "soft" or "tender," often associated with a light breeze. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, and has been rising in usage since 2006, though it remains quite rare. Its peak year was 2012, and as of 2025 it ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is pronounced lah-MEES and may be spelled Lamees in some cases. While its top states are not recorded due to low numbers, Lamis is a distinctive choice that conveys warmth and delicacy.
Lamis comes from the Arabic root L-M-S (to touch softly). It directly describes a gentle, caressing breeze, and by extension a soft-natured person. The name has long been used in Arabic-speaking communities, though it remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries. Its spelling is straightforward, and its sound is often likened to other feminine names ending in “is.”
“Lamis” around the world
Where Lamis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lami, Mimi
Variants: Lamees
Sibling names for Lamis
Names that share Lamis's style, for a brother or sister.
