Lama

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Pronounced LAH-mah /ˈlɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Lama — 'a beautiful darkness of the inner lips; darkly attractive lips', a mark of beautyLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful dark lips: Lama is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAH-mah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Lama — 'a beautiful darkness of the inner lips; darkly attractive lips', a mark of beauty

U.S. rank (2024)#9913 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lama comes from the Arabic Lama — 'a beautiful darkness of the inner lips; darkly attractive lips', a mark of beauty. A crisp, classic name (said 'LAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, beautiful-dark-lips at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lama is Arabic for 'a beautiful darkness of the inner lips' — a mark of beauty — a crisp, lyrical name (said 'LAH-mah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Lama — Arabic etymology

Variations

LamahLamaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lama mean?

Lama is Arabic for 'a beautiful darkness of the inner lips; darkly attractive lips', a mark of beauty.

How do you pronounce Lama?

It's said LAH-mah /ˈlɑ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lama a boy or girl name?

Lama is a girl's name.

How popular is Lama?

Lama is a very rare name in the U.S.