Total births
710
Girls' name · since 1979
Lamaya
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 710 babies named Lamaya, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7719
- among girls today
- 710
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
710 babies have been named Lamaya since 1979, making it today's #7719 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamaya has been recorded 710 times among girls since 1979, currently ranked #7719 nationally and more common than 56% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #7719 among girls today
- 710 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lamaya is currently the #7719 girls' name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 710 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7719
- among girls today
- 710
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Lamaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7719
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Lamaya was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
43 babies were named Lamaya in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamaya compares
710 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lamaya's all-time total is 86% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 710 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lamaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lamaya's full recorded timeline at 2009, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lamaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#7,719
Active since
1979
Lamaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Lamaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lamaya's strongest decade.
312 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Lamaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
312 births
- 2010s
2010s
253 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 312 births (44% of all-time use).
How Lamaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lamaya's total volume
Lamaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lamaya by state
Where Lamaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Lamaya's total US births 1.7%
Even split
12 of 710 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamaya? ▼
Lamaya has been given to 710 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7719 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Lamaya most popular? ▼
Lamaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 312 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Lamaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamaya are California (12 births), Illinois (12 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Lamaya been used? ▼
Lamaya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lamaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamya, Lamonica, Lamia, Lamar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lamaya's data
- Lamaya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (312 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lamayas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lamaya
Nearby Names Like Lamaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamaya
Lamya Girl
#11391 2,046 births
Lamonica Girl
1,662 births
Lamia Girl
#7003 1,390 births
Lamar Girl
#6419 1,284 births
Lamiyah Girl
#6300 892 births
Compare Lamaya side by side: Lamaya vs Lamya Lamaya vs Lamonica Lamaya vs Lamia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lamaya: #7719 Girls' Name - 710 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamaya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lamaya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.