Jamia
Jamia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Gatherer, collector, or university/gathering place; also interpreted as a feminine variation of Jamel meaning 'beautiful'.
Origin and history
Jamia is a feminine given name with origins in Arabic, where it relates to gathering, unity, or academic institution (as in 'jamiah'). It gained usage in the United States in the late 20th century as a modern phonetic name and a variation of Jamiya or Jamiah. It remains a modestly used name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,498 babies in the United States have been named Jamia since 1880. It ranks #2610 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- IL (11.6 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- AL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 413 |
| 1990-2000 | 975 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,746 |
| 2010-2019 | 812 |
| 2020-2029 | 304 |
Nicknames
Jami, Mia, Jaya
Fun facts
- In Arabic, the root word j-m-` is associated with gathering, community, and assembly.
- The name fits into the modern U.S. trend of rhythmic three-syllable feminine names ending in '-ia'.