Lamya
2025 SSA
About Lamya
Lamya is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'dark lips' or 'with beautiful dark lips,' often associated with beauty and elegance. The name also appears in various cultures, including African traditions. In Arabic poetry, the name evokes images of beauty and grace. Lamya has maintained consistent usage in Middle Eastern countries and has gained recognition in Western nations as cultural boundaries have softened. The name features a pleasing two-syllable rhythm and ends with the feminine 'a' sound common in many girls' names across cultures. Despite its beautiful meaning and sound, Lamya remains relatively uncommon in the United States, offering a distinctive choice that balances cultural depth with accessibility.
Pronounced LAM-yuh.
As of October 2026, Lamya ranked #7704 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1452 for girls in 2007.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,383 | 77 | 43.1 |
| 2015 | #2,760 | 64 | 35.9 |
| 2016 | #3,306 | 49 | 27.7 |
| 2017 | #2,994 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #3,709 | 41 | 24.1 |
| 2019 | #4,499 | 31 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | #4,320 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | #4,460 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #4,732 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |