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Lamya

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningdark-lipped · Arabic

Lamya is an Arabic girl name meaning “dark-lipped”. 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 soft and friendly, 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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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Lamya has the names Amy and Mya hiding inside it.
  • GenerationLamya peaked in 2007, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Lamya you'd meet today is about 18 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lamya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLamya first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Lamya

US births per million girls, 1981–2025

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

About the name Lamya

Lamya is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “dark-lipped”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Lamya

What does the name Lamya mean?

Lamya means “dark-lipped” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Lamya?

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

Is Lamya a boy or girl name?

Lamya is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Lamya.

How popular is the name Lamya?

Lamya ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2007, when it reached #1,452. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,228 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Lamya?

Lamya is an Arabic girl name meaning “dark-lipped”. 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 soft and friendly, 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.