Lamaya
2 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lamaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
710 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 2008 with 43 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2019–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2019 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2019–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lamaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3795 | — |
| 2007 | #3983 | ↓188 |
| 2008 | #3710 | ↑273 |
| 2009 | #4571 | ↓861 |
| 2010 | #4180 | ↑391 |
| 2011 | #3999 | ↑181 |
| 2012 | #4601 | ↓602 |
| 2013 | #4156 | ↑445 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↓1641 |
| 2015 | #6452 | ↓655 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↑467 |
| 2017 | #7092 | ↓1107 |
| 2018 | #6248 | ↑844 |
| 2019 | #6414 | ↓166 |
| 2020 | #5850 | ↑564 |
| 2021 | #10292 | ↓4442 |
| 2022 | #10383 | ↓91 |
| 2023 | #8055 | ↑2328 |
| 2024 | #7594 | ↑461 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↓3323 |
Frequently asked questions about Lamaya
Is Lamaya a popular name?
Yes — Lamaya currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lamaya more common for boys or girls?
Lamaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lamaya most popular?
Lamaya peaked in 2008 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Lamaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lamaya’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #10210 in 1979 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lamaya?
At least 716 babies have been recorded with the name Lamaya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lamaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lamaya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lamaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lamaya include Laiya, Laiyah, Lanaya, Lanea.
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