Lama
Girl nameLama has been given to 522 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2019.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
522
Peak year
2019 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1978
10-year trend
▲ +36%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lama — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lama.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lama?
Lama has been given to 522 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lama peak?
Lama peaked in 2019, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Lama a girl or boy name?
Lama is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lama are girls).
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