What is the origin of the name Lamiyah?

Lamiyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Lamiyah?

Lamiyah is currently ranked #6267 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lamiyah?

Lamiyah is pronounced lah-MEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Lamiyah

lah-MEE-yah

Popularity

#6267

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

878

Peak Year

#68 in 2012

First Recorded

1997

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Lamiyah is an Arabic name meaning 'radiant', 'bright', or 'shining'.

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Lami Mia Yah

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Lami Mia Yah

Spelling Variations

Lamia Lamea

Similar Names

Aaliyah Samira Zahra Fatima

Personality Traits

OptimisticJoyfulCreativeIntelligent

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