UK girl's name
Lamiah
A feminine Arabic name derived from 'lam' meaning 'not' and 'lam' meaning 'blame'.
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.
Lamiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lamiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2004 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Lamiah. 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
- • Lamiah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 6 girls were registered as Lamiah.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lamiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Lamiah mean?
The name Lamiah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "lami'a," which means "shining" or "brilliant." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, when Arabic was widely spoken and influential in the region.
In Islamic tradition, Lamiah is considered a beautiful and meaningful name. It is often associated with qualities such as radiance, intelligence, and elegance. The name has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and poetry throughout history, reflecting its cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lamiah dates back to the 10th century. Lamiah bint Ammar al-Attar was a renowned female poet from Cordoba, Spain, who lived during the Umayyad dynasty. Her poetry was highly acclaimed for its depth and emotional expression.
Another notable figure with the name Lamiah was Lamiah al-Ajaliah, a 12th-century female mathematician and astronomer from Aleppo, Syria. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is recognized for her work on solving algebraic equations.
In the 13th century, Lamiah bint Abi Dhar al-Qalqashandi was a prominent female scholar and historian from Cairo, Egypt. She wrote extensively on various topics, including history, literature, and Islamic jurisprudence.
During the 14th century, Lamiah bint al-Malik al-Zahir Baybars was a princess and patron of the arts in the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt. She was known for her patronage of literature, architecture, and charitable works.
In more recent times, Lamiah Al-Nahar was a 20th-century Kuwaiti writer and activist. Born in 1945, she was one of the first female writers in Kuwait to publish novels and short stories. Her works often explored themes of women's rights and social issues.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Lamiah throughout history, reflecting its enduring cultural significance and association with intellectual pursuits, artistic expression, and elegance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lamiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Lamiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Lamiah, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lamiah 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 | #4705 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4932 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lamiah
- 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
Lamiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lamiah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lamiah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lamiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 6 babies registered as Lamiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lamiah?
A feminine Arabic name derived from 'lam' meaning 'not' and 'lam' meaning 'blame'.
How many people are called Lamiah in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Lamiah across the 8 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.