Lamia

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How to Pronounce Lamia

Pronounced LAH-mee-ah /ˈlɑ.mi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic lamia, 'shining; brilliant; radiant' (and 'one with beautiful dark lips'); note a separate Greek-myth figure named Lamia; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Shining; brilliant: Lamia is Arabic 'shining'. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'LAH-mee-ah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic lamia, 'shining; brilliant; radiant' (and 'one with beautiful dark lips'); note a separate Greek-myth figure named Lamia; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7079 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,378

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

Lamia comes from Arabic lamia, 'shining; brilliant; radiant' (and 'one with beautiful dark lips'). We note honestly that a separate figure named Lamia appears in Greek myth (routes layered). A lyrical, bright name (said 'LAH-mee-ah'; nickname Lami).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, shining-and-brilliant at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Lamia means 'shining; brilliant; radiant' in Arabic (also 'one with beautiful dark lips') — a lyrical, bright name (a separate figure named Lamia appears in Greek myth, which we note; said 'LAH-mee-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Lamia — routes layered

Variations

LamyaLamiah

Nicknames

Lami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamia mean?

Lamia is Arabic for 'shining; brilliant; radiant'; a separate Greek-myth figure shares the name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lamia?

It's said LAH-mee-ah /ˈlɑ.mi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lamia a boy or girl name?

Lamia is a girl's name.

How popular is Lamia?

Lamia is a rare name in the U.S.