Lemia
A girl's name with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Lemia, you're looking at a name that fewer than 26 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, elegant ending gives Lemia a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Lemia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lemia is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin. Its precise roots are uncertain — it may be a variant of Lamia (from the Greek, a figure in mythology) or a modern invention. The name's short, musical sound gives it a delicate, almost whispered quality.
Three syllables, ending in the warm -ia sound so common in feminine names across Latin, Greek, and Italian traditions. Lemia is gentle and distinctive — a name that doesn't demand attention but earns it.
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In the American context, Lemia is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1997–2014). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 26 total births, Lemia exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lemia has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Lemia
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Lemia is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Lemia are most likely born between 1997 and 2014.
How rare is Lemia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lemia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 11 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1997–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | #18073 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19284 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15597 |
| 1998 | 5 | #15493 |
| 1997 | 5 | #15094 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2014