Lameah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lameah

What is the meaning of the name Lameah ?

The baby name Lameah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lah-MEE-uh (luh-MEE-ə).

Lameah is Arabic in Origin.

Lameah is most plausibly an Anglicized rendering of the Arabic feminine name Lamiyā’ (لمِياء), commonly transliterated Lamya or Lamiya. In classical Arabic it denotes “dark-lipped,” a poetic compliment implying beauty, allure, and radiance; modern glosses often broaden this to “shining” or “brilliant.” The -ah ending in Lameah mirrors English spellings of Arabic names and may also reflect influence from Leah, giving the form a familiar Biblical look without changing the core sense.

Rare in historical records, Lameah surfaces in late 20th–21st‑century English-speaking usage as a creative spelling favored in the diaspora and by parents seeking distinctive forms. Related variants include Lamya, Lamyaa, Lamiyah, Lamiya, Lamia (also Greek mythic Lamia, distinct in origin), Lamija (Bosnian), and Lamiaa. While some may associate the sound with Greek Lamia, bearers of Lameah typically anchor the name in the Arabic tradition and its flattering, luminous meaning.

⚙ Lameah is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Lameah appears only 4 times in total — found in 3 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.