Night beauty or soft to the touch
Lamyia is a variant of the Arabic name Lamya, which historically refers to a woman with beautiful, dark lips or a 'night beauty.' It can also be interpreted as meaning soft or smooth to the touch. The name is rare in the United States, offering a unique alternative to more common names like Layla or Maya.
Less common today
Lamyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,028 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
