Lamiyah vs Zoraya

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zoraya

Girl #6,177 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Pleiades star cluster, dawn light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,177
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zora, Raya, Zory

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lamiyah Rank #6,255
Zoraya Rank #6,177

Zoraya is more popular, ranked #6177 vs #6255 for Lamiyah.

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

Zoraya ___

  • Zoraya Marie
  • Zoraya Rose
  • Zoraya Isabelle
  • Zoraya Grace
  • Zoraya Amara
  • Zoraya Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamiyah

Amira Nour Yasmin Zainab Omar

If you choose Zoraya

Amara Leila Yasmin Zara Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamiyah or Zoraya more popular?

Zoraya is more popular, ranked #6177 compared to Lamiyah at #6255 in the United States.

What do Lamiyah and Zoraya mean?

Lamiyah means "dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips" (Arabic origin). Zoraya means "Pleiades star cluster, dawn light" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamiyah and Zoraya boy or girl names?

Lamiyah is primarily a girl name. Zoraya is primarily a girl name.

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