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Lamyia

lah-MEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2008
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014.

Popularity of Lamyia since 1999

Babies named Lamyia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319200020102020Most births 2008Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s6
2000s115
2010s112
2020s34

Meaning & origin

Lamyia is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1999, a period when many inventive -ia endings were gaining traction. It reached its highest usage in 2008, but has been declining since 2014. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice. The name has not been associated with any top states, suggesting broad but infrequent use across the country.

Lamyia is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It likely blends sounds from names like Lamia or Amaya, with the fashionable -ia suffix. Its meaning is not documented in historical sources.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lami, Mia

Variants: Lamya

Sibling names for Lamyia

Names that share Lamyia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Nyla, Kaira, Zara, Maya

Brothers: Kai, Zayn, Jaylen, Micah, Damien

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Questions parents ask

What does Lamyia mean?
The meaning of Lamyia is uncertain. It is a modern invented name, possibly derived from blending elements of other names.
How popular is Lamyia?
Lamyia has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It first appeared in 1999 and saw its peak usage in 2008, but has been declining since 2014.
Is Lamyia a boy or girl name?
Lamyia is almost always used for girls.