Lamyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "soft", "smooth", or "tender".
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Lamyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamyah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamyah births was 2012 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamyah. 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
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
2012
29 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,685
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Lamyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 180 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamyah 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 Lamyah 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 Lamyah
The name Lamyah is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "lam'a," meaning "radiant" or "brilliant." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Middle East and the Islamic world.
The name Lamyah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used to describe the beauty and radiance of a woman, alluding to her inner and outer charm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lamyah can be found in the works of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. In one of his poems, he used the name to personify the brilliance of the moon.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lamyah. One of the most famous was Lamyah al-Amiriyyah (1002-1029 CE), a renowned Arab poet and writer from Baghdad. Her poetry was celebrated for its eloquence and depth, and she was considered a literary icon of her time.
Another prominent figure was Lamyah al-Ghazali (1100-1185 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and mystic from Iran. She was known for her profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
In the 13th century, Lamyah bint al-Malik al-Zahir (1205-1283 CE) was a prominent figure in the Ayyubid dynasty of Syria and Egypt. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists and scholars.
During the Ottoman Empire, Lamyah Khanum (1550-1620 CE) was a influential figure at the court of Sultan Murad III. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and influence in the imperial harem.
In more recent times, Lamyah al-Fadhel (1922-2021 CE) was a renowned Kuwaiti writer and activist who played a significant role in promoting women's rights and education in the Arab world.
The name Lamyah continues to be popular in the Arab world and among Muslim communities worldwide, symbolizing beauty, brilliance, and radiance.
People
Lamyah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Lamyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamyah 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 976,508 US residents.
Is Lamyah a common name?
We classify Lamyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamyah was 2012, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamyah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamyah 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.