Lamya

Lamya is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Dark lips.” In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Lamya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Dark lips”

About the name Lamya

Lamya belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Dark lips” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lamya first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1452 in 2007, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 2,032 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lamya in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#1452 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Lamya in 2024
8
Total since 1880
2,032

Lamya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2148 in 2009
Babies named Lamya in 2025
3
Total since 1996
108

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lamya mean?

Lamya means “Dark lips” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lamya a boy or girl name?

Lamya is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lamya?

Lamya comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Lamya?

Lamya first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #1452 in 2007, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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