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Lamis

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsoft to the touch · Arabic

Lamis is an Arabic girl name meaning “soft to the touch”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationLamis peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Lamis you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lamis would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLamis first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
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hello, little Lamis

US births per million girls, 1997–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lamis

Lamis is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “soft to the touch”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Lamis

What does the name Lamis mean?

Lamis means “soft to the touch” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Lamees (“soft to the touch”).

What is the origin of the name Lamis?

Lamis is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Lamis a boy or girl name?

Lamis is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Lamis.

How popular is the name Lamis?

Lamis ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #8,632. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,880 places.

What names are similar to Lamis?

If you like Lamis, you might also like Lamees.

What should I know before naming my baby Lamis?

Lamis is an Arabic girl name meaning “soft to the touch”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.