Lamya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lamya means 'dark-lipped' or 'dark beauty' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Lamya
Lamya is an Arabic name that means 'dark-lipped' or 'dark beauty'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'lam' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. The name is often associated with someone who is elegant and attractive. It has a poetic and exotic quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Lamya
The popularity for the name Lamya peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 162 births, which ranked number 2,569 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Lamya had the most female births in 2007 with 162, which ranked number 1,452 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lamya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 99 births to 29 births, a decline of -70.71%. Among females, Lamya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 99 births to 29 births, a decline of -70.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lamya
- 20 Year Trend of Lamya: -62.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Lamya: -70.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lamya: -70.71%
Popularity of Lamya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lamya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lamya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lamya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lamya
- Total Births of Lamya: 26 (-11.55%)
- Female Births of Lamya: 26 (-11.55%)
Given the downward trend of Lamya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.55% decrease in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lamya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 26 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.55%.