Lamaya
Every Lamaya since 1979 — 710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamaya
Lamaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,479 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 710 American babies have been named Lamaya. Its peak came in 2008, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lamaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,479 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,800 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,301 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,852 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,749 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,582 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,403 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,271 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,090 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,606 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,902 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,213 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,663 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,037 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,260 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,632 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,750 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,023 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,827 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,320 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,470 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,844 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,837 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,773 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,362 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,184 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamaya in 2025?
Lamaya ranked #11,479 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamaya?
710 babies have been named Lamaya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamaya most popular?
Lamaya peaked in 2008, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Lamaya a boy or girl name?
Lamaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamaya rising or falling?
Lamaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.