Lamisha
A feminine name likely of Arabic origin, meaning "born at night".
Name Census estimates that about 324 living Americans carry the first name Lamisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamisha births was 1987 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamisha. 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.
People living today
324
~ 1 in 1,057,884 Americans
Peak year
1987
24 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,773
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Lamisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 141 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
Lamisha 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 Lamisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamisha
The name Lamisha has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "lamees," which means "soft," "tender," or "delicate." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic culture and traditions flourished.
During the medieval era, the name Lamisha gained popularity among Arab populations, particularly those residing in the Middle East and North Africa. It was often bestowed upon newborn girls as a symbol of grace, gentleness, and beauty.
In the 10th century, the name Lamisha appeared in several Arabic poetry anthologies, where poets often used it as a metaphor for elegance and refinement. One prominent example is the work of the renowned poet Abu al-Qasim al-Shabi, who composed verses praising the beauty of a woman named Lamisha.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Lamisha dates back to the 11th century, when it was mentioned in a historical chronicle documenting the life of a noble woman from the Abbasid Caliphate. This woman, known as Lamisha bint Abdullah, was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the arts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lamisha. One such figure was Lamisha al-Andalusi, a 13th-century poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula, who made significant contributions to the preservation of Arabic literature during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable Lamisha was Lamisha bint al-Husayn, a 14th-century mystic and spiritual leader from the city of Damascus. She was revered for her wisdom and teachings, attracting followers from across the Middle East.
In the 16th century, Lamisha al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, gained recognition for her exceptional skills in the art of Arabic calligraphy. Her works were highly sought after by nobles and scholars alike.
Moving forward in time, the 18th century saw the rise of Lamisha al-Attar, a pioneering female physician from the city of Aleppo. She was celebrated for her expertise in traditional Arabic medicine and her dedication to treating patients from all walks of life.
Finally, in the 19th century, Lamisha al-Sharqawi was a prominent Egyptian writer and social reformer. Her works advocated for women's rights and education, and she played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.
People
Lamisha + 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
Lamisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 324 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamisha 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 1,057,884 US residents.
Is Lamisha a common name?
We classify Lamisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 343 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamisha was 1987, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamisha 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.