Lamia

Lamia is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Lamia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lamia

Lamia belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lamia first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3101 in 2000, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 1,378 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lamia in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#3101 in 2000
Peak year
2004
Babies named Lamia in 2024
16
Total since 1880
1,378

Lamia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2659 in 2014
Babies named Lamia in 2025
5
Total since 1996
120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lamia mean?

The meaning of Lamia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lamia a boy or girl name?

Lamia is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lamia?

Lamia comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Lamia?

Lamia first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #3101 in 2000, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.