Lamia
3 countries#1255 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lamia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,998 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #1255 · peaked in 2010 with 130 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,390 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 2004 with 50 births
Most common in: New York, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
100 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2014 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
100 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lamia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #430 | — |
| 2004 | #475 | ↓45 |
| 2005 | #426 | ↑49 |
| 2006 | #466 | ↓40 |
| 2007 | #548 | ↓82 |
| 2008 | #531 | ↑17 |
| 2009 | #467 | ↑64 |
| 2010 | #470 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #556 | ↓86 |
| 2012 | #543 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #684 | ↓141 |
| 2014 | #743 | ↓59 |
| 2015 | #913 | ↓170 |
| 2016 | #830 | ↑83 |
| 2017 | #785 | ↑45 |
| 2018 | #859 | ↓74 |
| 2019 | #971 | ↓112 |
| 2020 | #1295 | ↓324 |
| 2021 | #1065 | ↑230 |
| 2022 | #1255 | ↓190 |
Frequently asked questions about Lamia
Is Lamia a popular name?
Yes — Lamia currently ranks #1255 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lamia more common for boys or girls?
Lamia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lamia most popular?
Lamia peaked in 2010 in France, with 130 recorded births that year.
Is Lamia rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lamia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1445 in 1961 to #1255 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lamia?
At least 5,488 babies have been recorded with the name Lamia across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lamia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lamia appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lamia?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lamia include Lala, Landrey.
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