Declining since 2013, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Lamiyah since 1997
Babies named Lamiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 528 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Lamiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. birth records in 1997. It reached its highest popularity in 2012, but has been steadily declining since 2013. Currently ranking 7,491, only about 1 in 114,805 newborn girls receive this name, making it a relatively rare choice. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state. Lamiyah shares stylistic ties with other Arabic-derived names like Aaliyah and Zahra, and offers the versatile nickname options Lami or Mia.
Lamiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root *l-m-y* (ل م ي) meaning to be black or dark. In Arabic, *lamiyah* can refer to dark lips, a traditional mark of beauty, or simply mean shining or brilliant. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and gained some modern usage in Western countries as a variant of Lamia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lami, Mia, Lala
Sibling names for Lamiyah
Names that share Lamiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
