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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lamija — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lamier|Lamin
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Lamija

lah-MEE-yah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16455 in 2020

Peak: #16455 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16455 in 2020

Peak: #16455 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #16455 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Lamija scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Arabic OriginBosnianGirl3-syllableRomanticEtherealSupernaturalDark eleganceSouth Slavic
Character
mysterious and nocturnal
STRONG
High confidence

Lamija is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Lamija at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'lamia' meaning night, darkness, or a supernatural being. Popular in Bosnian and South Slavic cultures.
Language root:Arabic · Bosnian
Peak rank:#16455 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LamiaLayla◈LeilaAmiraLamar
Similar Style
AriaNadiaAminaZaraSaira
Works well with
AmirLeilaDinaZaraNikola◈Amira
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lamija · Overview
Summary

Lamija is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Romantic · Modern character
Lamija carries a soft, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
lamija.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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