Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lamya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Lamoura|Lamyah
ArabicGirl↓ Fading

Lamya

LAH-mya · 2 syllables

Share Lamya:
Compare with another name
Girl
#11656
↓ Fading
#11656
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#4320 in 2020
5yr change
-6590 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 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)20202024

Rank #11656 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Lamya

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11656

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-6590 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Lamya scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
ArabicModernGirl2-syllableLuminousInternationalRisingMeaningful
Character
shining radiance
STRONG
High confidence

Lamya is an Arabic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11656 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -6590 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11656 · very rare
Lamya at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'shining' or 'brilliant', associated with luminosity and radiance
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#4320 in 2020
5yr change:-6590 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LenaLailaLeilaLianaLama
Similar Style
Noor◈AishaZaraMiraYasmin
Works well with
Amal◈NorahZain◈Rayan◈AyaKarimLayla◈Amira
You Might Also Like
Noor◈
Arabic · #709
↑ Rising
Aisha
Arabic · #346
↑ Rising
Zara
Arabic · #234
→ Stable
Mira
Sanskrit · #380
↑ Rising
Yasmin
Persian · #917
↓ Declining
Layla◈
Arabic · #37
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lamya · Overview
Summary

Lamya is an Arabic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11656 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Lamya carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 6590 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
lamya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →