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Lamaria

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Pronounced luh-muh-REE-uh /lə.məˈriː.ə/Medium

Meaning: The decorative La- prefix attached to Maria, the Latin and Spanish form of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is much argued — 'bitter', 'beloved' and 'wished-for child' are all proposed). The compound is modern and American; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Lamaria adds the La- prefix to Maria (said 'luh-muh-REE-uh'). A flowing American blend on an ancient core; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningThe decorative La- prefix attached to Maria, the Latin and Spanish form of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is much argued — 'bitter', 'beloved' and 'wished-for child' are all proposed). The compound is modern and American; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14416 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

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

Lamaria joins the La- prefix, long productive in American naming, to Maria — the Latin Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. The core is ancient and everywhere; the compound is recent and rare. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-muh-REE-uh').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, flowing, and four-beat.

Did you know? Under the flourish, Lamaria is Maria — a name whose own meaning has been debated for centuries, from 'bitter' to 'beloved'. The La- blend is modern, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-muh-REE-uh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Lamaria — La- prefix plus Maria; modern blend, routes uncertain

Variations

LaMariaLamarieDamaria

Nicknames

MariaRia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamaria mean?

Lamaria joins the La- prefix to Maria, the Latin form of Mary. The blend is modern; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lamaria?

It's said luh-muh-REE-uh /lə.məˈriː.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Lamaria a boy or girl name?

Lamaria is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lamaria?

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