Lips of a dark or dusky hue
In Arabic poetry, the name refers to a woman with lips that are naturally dark or deep in color, which was traditionally considered a mark of great beauty. It is a name that evokes grace and aesthetic elegance. While rare in the United States, it is a well-established and respected name across the Middle East.
Less common today
Lama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,623 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Palestinian-American professor and legal scholar
Jordanian middle-distance runner and first female ultramarathoner from the region
