Tamia
Tamia is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Thought to be a modern blend of Tami and the suffix -ia, or derived from Hebrew meaning 'date palm'.
Origin and history
Tamia is a modern female given name that gained widespread visibility in the late 20th century, largely inspired by the Canadian R&B singer Tamia Hill. It is often treated as a modern elaboration combining the element 'Tami' (from Tamara or Tammy) with the popular suffix '-ia'. The name enjoyed peak usage in the United States around the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
12,782 babies in the United States have been named Tamia since 1880. It ranks #1422 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1593.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.5 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- GA (8 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 305 |
| 1980-1990 | 440 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,760 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,203 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,450 |
| 2020-2029 | 509 |
Famous people named Tamia
- Tamia Hill: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Tami, Mia, Tee
Fun facts
- The name's popularity in the U.S. expanded rapidly alongside the musical career of R&B artist Tamia starting in the mid-1990s.
- Tamia entered the top 300 names for U.S. girls in 2000, reflecting a broader trend of melodic, vocalic feminine names.