The nameLamia
Lamia is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "shining". It has been given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Lamia comes from the Arabic lami'a, "shining, radiant".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Lamia has been given steadily in France since the 1980s, with a peak around 2010.
Popularity of the name Lamia
Lamia in France
1159thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (130 births)
4,115babies named Lamia in France since 1900
Lamia was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,115 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Lamia. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Lamia in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lamia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamia mean?
Lamia comes from the Arabic lami'a, "shining, radiant".
What is the origin of the name Lamia?
Arabic.
Is Lamia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lamia is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lamia?
Variants and related names of Lamia include Lamya.