Lamiyah
Every Lamiyah since 1997 — 892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamiyah
Lamiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,703 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 892 American babies have been named Lamiyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lamiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,703 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,293 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,076 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,856 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,672 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,967 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,361 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,765 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,226 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,306 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,195 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,873 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,887 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,645 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,077 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,387 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,386 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,507 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,174 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,014 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,186 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,113 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,762 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,621 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamiyah in 2025?
Lamiyah ranked #7,703 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamiyah?
892 babies have been named Lamiyah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamiyah most popular?
Lamiyah peaked in 2012, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Lamiyah a boy or girl name?
Lamiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamiyah rising or falling?
Lamiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.