UK girl's name
Lamees
A feminine Arabic name meaning bright, radiant or luminous.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lamees is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lamees popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 17 births.
This profile covers 241 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 94% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 240 living people in the UK are called Lamees. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lamees ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 17 girls were registered as Lamees.
- • About 240 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lamees as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2008
17 births
Estimated living
240
2026
Meaning
What does Lamees mean?
The name Lamees has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word "lams," which means "touch" or "feel." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Arab world.
One of the earliest known references to the name Lamees can be found in classical Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and prose from the 8th to 10th centuries AD. The name appeared in several works by renowned Arab poets and writers, who often used it as a symbolic representation of beauty, grace, and tenderness.
In the 11th century, the name Lamees gained further prominence when it was mentioned in the famous Arabian Nights tales. The character of Lamees al-Ajam, a beautiful and intelligent woman, was featured in one of the stories, adding to the name's association with charm and wit.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lamees. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lamees bint Amr al-Ghifari (born around 580 AD), a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in early Islamic history.
Another prominent figure was Lamees al-Ajam (born around 1050 AD), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Persia who was highly regarded for her literary contributions and intellectual prowess.
In the 13th century, Lamees al-Baghdadiyya (born around 1220 AD) was a celebrated female calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, known for her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.
During the Ottoman Empire, Lamees Hanım (born around 1500 AD) was a notable figure who served as the chief consort of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, renowned for her influence and patronage of the arts.
More recently, Lamees Al-Hadidi (born in 1959) is a prominent Jordanian journalist and television personality, recognized for her contributions to media and social advocacy in the Middle East.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who have carried the name Lamees, each contributing to the richness and significance of this name within the Arabic cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lamees over time
The chart below shows babies named Lamees registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lamees, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamees by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lamees was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2322 | 59 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2763 | 101 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2527 | 68 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3138 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Lamees
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lamees: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lamees in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lamees was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Lamees most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 17 babies registered as Lamees in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lamees?
A feminine Arabic name meaning bright, radiant or luminous.
How many people are called Lamees in the UK?
A total of 241 babies have been registered as Lamees across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.