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Lamyah

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Pronounced lah-MY-uh /lɑːˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: An -h spelling of Lamya, from the Arabic ('having dark, beautiful lips'; by extension 'radiant; lovely'). Also fits modern -iyah name fashion. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A lovely Arabic name: Lamyah spells Lamya — 'dark-lipped; radiant; beautiful' (said 'lah-MY-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAn -h spelling of Lamya, from the Arabic ('having dark, beautiful lips'; by extension 'radiant; lovely'). Also fits modern -iyah name fashion. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#14152 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220012025

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

Lamyah spells Lamya, an Arabic name read as 'dark-lipped; beautiful; radiant.' The -h ending suits modern name fashion — the exact route is uncertain, which we note. Graceful and current (said 'lah-MY-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Arabic-rooted, and lovely.

Did you know? Lamyah is an -h spelling of the Arabic Lamya ('having dark, beautiful lips'; by extension 'radiant; lovely'), fitting today's -iyah/-yah fashion; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'lah-MY-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lamyah — Arabic Lamya 'radiant'; -h spelling; routes uncertain

Variations

LamyaLamiyaLamiyah

Nicknames

LamiMya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamyah mean?

Lamyah spells Lamya, Arabic for 'dark-lipped; beautiful; radiant.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lamyah?

It's said lah-MY-uh /lɑːˈmaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lamyah a boy or girl name?

Lamyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lamyah?

Lamyah is a rare name in the U.S.

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