Jamiya
Jamiya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Beautiful or radiant; formed as a modern combination inspired by names like Jamila or Maya.
Origin and history
Jamiya is a modern American name created in recent decades, likely influenced by traditional Arabic names like Jamila or rhyming variations of Maya and Ja- prefixes. It remains a relatively rare choice in the United States, given to a few hundred baby girls over recent years. Its melodic sound gives it a contemporary and unique feel.
Popularity in the United States
3,359 babies in the United States have been named Jamiya since 1880. It ranks #3062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- GA (15.7 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- AL (9.7 %)
- MS (9.5 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 300 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,668 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,188 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Fun facts
- Jamiya emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating original, melodious names using popular prefixes and suffixes.
- It closely resembles the Arabic name Jamila, which means beautiful, though Jamiya is considered an independent modern American formation.