Lamia
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myth Name (An Evil Spirit Who Abducts And Murders Children)
- Origin
- Greek
Lamia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,378 baby girls have been named Lamia. The name peaked in 2004 with 50 US births that year (rank #3106). In 2024, ranked #7079 nationally — 3,973 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Lamia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lamia births are: New York (81), Ohio (11), Georgia (10).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Lamia
If you like Lamia's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lamia's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Lamia
Variant Forms
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Compare Lamia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lamia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).