Meaning and history
From Latvian laime and Lithuanian laimė, meaning “luck” or “fate,” this name belonged to the Latvian and Lithuanian goddess of fate, luck, pregnancy, and childbirth. She was the sister of the goddesses Dēkla and Kārta, who were also linked with fate.
In 2021, 5 babies were recorded with the name Laima, ranking #15,251 among girls.