Total births
892
Girls' name · since 1997
Lamiyah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 892 babies named Lamiyah, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6300
- among girls today
- 892
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lamiyah is the #6300 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 892 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamiyah has been recorded 892 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #6300 nationally and more common than 64% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #6300 among girls today
- 892 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lamiyah is currently the #6300 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 892 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6300
- among girls today
- 892
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Lamiyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6300
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Lamiyah was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
68 babies were named Lamiyah in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamiyah compares
892 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Lamiyah's all-time total is 134% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamiyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 892 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lamiyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamiyah's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamiyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#6,300
Active since
1997
Lamiyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Lamiyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lamiyah's strongest decade.
528 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Lamiyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
212 births
- 2010s
2010s
528 births
- 2020s 139
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 528 births (59% of all-time use).
How Lamiyah 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 Lamiyah's total volume
Lamiyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lamiyah by state
Where Lamiyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 35 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 31 | 3.5% |
| #3 | California | | 23 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 22 | 2.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | New York | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Ohio share of Lamiyah's total US births 3.9%
Even split
35 of 892 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Lamiyah appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamiyah? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 892 babies named Lamiyah. Today it holds rank #6300 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 68 births.
When was Lamiyah most popular? ▼
Lamiyah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 528 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Lamiyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamiyah are Ohio (35 births), Florida (31 births), California (23 births).
How long has the name Lamiyah been used? ▼
Records for Lamiyah go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lamiyah? ▼
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 Lamiyah's data
- Lamiyah's decade-level peak was the 2010s (528 total births); usage has since declined to 139 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Lamiyahs (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Lamiyah
Nearby Names Like Lamiyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamiyah
Lamya Girl
#11391 2,046 births
Lamonica Girl
1,662 births
Lamia Girl
#7003 1,390 births
Lamar Girl
#6419 1,284 births
Lamiya Girl
#9196 769 births
Compare Lamiyah side by side: Lamiyah vs Lamya Lamiyah vs Lamonica Lamiyah vs Lamia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lamiyah
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Lamiyah: #6300 Girls' Name - 892 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamiyah. 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 Lamiyah 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.