Declining since 2008, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Lamya since 1981
Babies named Lamya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 1,051 |
| 2010s | 728 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Lamya entered U.S. records in 1981 and has always been rare. It saw its highest usage in 2007, but has been declining since 2008, consistent with its trajectory as a falling name. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 114,805 newborns are named Lamya. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and Arabic heritage, though its meaning remains debated. It has not been associated with any top states, suggesting broad but very thin distribution.
Lamya is likely of Arabic origin, possibly from the root l-m-y meaning 'darkness of the lips' (a reference to a dark upper lip as a beauty ideal in classical Arabic poetry) or from an alternative root meaning 'to shine' or 'to be brilliant'. It appears in medieval Arabic literature but remained uncommon in English-speaking countries until the late 20th century.
“Lamya” around the world
Where Lamya 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: Lam, Mya, Lee
Sibling names for Lamya
Names that share Lamya's style, for a brother or sister.
