Lamekia
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially combining elements meaning "beloved" and "ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Lamekia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamekia today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamekia births was 1977 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamekia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lamekia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
1977
10 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1990 SSA rank
#14,184
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lamekia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamekia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamekia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lamekia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamekia
Lamekia is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history that can be traced back to ancient times. Its origins can be found in the Mesopotamian region, where it is believed to have been derived from the Akkadian language. The name is thought to be a feminine form of the Akkadian name "Lamki," which means "strong" or "powerful."
The earliest recorded use of the name Lamekia dates back to the third millennium BCE, where it was found inscribed on clay tablets discovered in the ancient city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq. These tablets were part of a collection of cuneiform writings that documented various aspects of life in the region, including names and their meanings.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Lamekia was the name given to a powerful goddess associated with strength, fertility, and the protection of households. Her presence was often invoked during important ceremonies and rituals, and she was revered by the people of the region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Lamekia. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Lamekia of Uruk, a priestess who lived in the city of Uruk during the 26th century BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and her dedication to the worship of the goddess Inanna.
Another notable Lamekia was a powerful queen who ruled over the kingdom of Kish in the 24th century BCE. Her reign was marked by significant achievements in agriculture and trade, and she was celebrated for her leadership and military prowess.
In the 9th century BCE, a woman named Lamekia was a renowned scholar and scribe in the court of the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II. She was responsible for transcribing and preserving many important historical documents and literary works of the time.
During the Hellenistic period, there was a notable philosopher and mathematician named Lamekia of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. She made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and astronomy and was highly respected among her contemporaries.
In more recent times, Lamekia was the name of a prominent singer and musician from the 17th century Ottoman Empire. Her beautiful voice and mastery of traditional Turkish music earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the cultural history of the region.
While the name Lamekia may not be as common today as it once was, its deep roots in ancient civilizations and its association with strength, power, and wisdom make it a name with a rich and fascinating heritage.
People
Lamekia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamekia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamekia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamekia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Lamekia a common name?
We classify Lamekia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamekia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamekia was 1977, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamekia is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamekia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamekia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.