MallowbyNames

Lamyra

lah-MEER-ah · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining the popular sounds of names like Lana and Myra.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lamyra since 1986

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

510151990200020102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s5
2000s59
2010s51
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Lamyra is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1986. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, remaining consistently rare with a stable trajectory. Its peak year was 2010, when fewer than five girls were named Lamyra. The name is a creative combination of fashionable sounds, with no specific meaning or origin beyond its modern coinage. Despite its rarity, Lamyra offers a melodic and distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name.

Lamyra first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, suggesting a modern invented name. It likely draws on the fashionable 'La-' prefix found in names like Lana and Lara, blended with the '-myra' ending from names like Myra or Tamara. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, remaining a rare choice.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lami, Myra, Lammy

Sibling names for Lamyra

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

Sisters: Alara, Zara, Mira, Liana, Samira

Brothers: Landon, Miles, Zane, Luca, Evan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lamyra mean?
The meaning of Lamyra is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional root meaning.
How popular is the name Lamyra?
Lamyra is extremely rare. It has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000 since its first recorded use in 1986. Its highest rank was for fewer than five births in its peak year of 2010.
Is Lamyra a boy or girl name?
Lamyra is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.