Lamiyah vs Zaiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamiyah

Girl #6,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,255
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lami, Miya

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Zaiyah

Girl #6,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,256
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zai

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Popularity Comparison

Lamiyah Rank #6,255
Zaiyah Rank #6,256

Lamiyah is more popular, ranked #6255 vs #6256 for Zaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lamiyah ___

  • Lamiyah Nour
  • Lamiyah Fatima
  • Lamiyah Aisha
  • Lamiyah Zara
  • Lamiyah Sara
  • Lamiyah Layla

Zaiyah ___

  • Zaiyah Rose
  • Zaiyah Grace
  • Zaiyah Marie
  • Zaiyah Nicole
  • Zaiyah Renee
  • Zaiyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamiyah

Amira Nour Yasmin Zainab Omar

If you choose Zaiyah

Zion Zara Aaliyah Amara Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamiyah or Zaiyah more popular?

Lamiyah is more popular, ranked #6255 compared to Zaiyah at #6256 in the United States.

What do Lamiyah and Zaiyah mean?

Lamiyah means "dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips" (Arabic origin). Zaiyah means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamiyah and Zaiyah boy or girl names?

Lamiyah is primarily a girl name. Zaiyah is primarily a girl name.

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