Kamiyah
Kamiyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, possibly derived from Kami meaning 'lord' or 'young ceremonial attendant' combined with the suffix -iyah.
Origin and history
Kamiyah is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely derived as a creative combination blending elements of names like Kami or Kamila with the popular '-iyah' ending. The name has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,374 babies in the United States have been named Kamiyah since 1880. It ranks #2351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #813.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.3 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
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 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,006 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,338 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,929 |
Fun facts
- Kamiyah has experienced significant growth in the United States over the past few decades, entering regular registration records.
- The name reflects the late 20th-century American trend of appending melodic endings like '-iah' or '-iyah' to short roots.