Lamya
Every Lamya since 1981 — 2,046 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamya
Lamya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,704 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,046 American babies have been named Lamya. Its peak came in 2007, when 162 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 Lamya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamya 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 | #7,704 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,700 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,068 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,735 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,462 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,320 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,499 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,710 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,995 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,307 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,762 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,383 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,165 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,978 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1,752 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,880 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1,628 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,726 |
| 2007 | 162 | #1,452 |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,751 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1,761 |
| 2004 | 100 | #1,889 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,978 |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,154 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,554 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamya in 2025?
Lamya ranked #7,704 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 Lamya?
2,046 babies have been named Lamya in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamya most popular?
Lamya peaked in 2007, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Lamya a boy or girl name?
Lamya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamya rising or falling?
Lamya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.