The nameLamya
Lamya is an Arabic girl's name, given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic lamya, which evokes dark lips, a sign of beauty in classical Arabic poetry.
Origin
Arabic, a variant of Lamia.
History
First given in France in the mid 1960s, Lamya has been given mostly since the 2000s and peaked around 2010.
Popularity of the name Lamya
Lamya in France
Lamya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 290 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Lamya. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Lamya in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lamya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamya mean?
From the Arabic lamya, which evokes dark lips, a sign of beauty in classical Arabic poetry.
What is the origin of the name Lamya?
Arabic, a variant of Lamia.
Is Lamya a girl's or a boy's name?
Lamya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lamya?
Variants and related names of Lamya include Lamia.