Kamiyah - A very unique female name
Kamiyah at a glance
Kamiyah is ranked #961 among girl baby names in 2025, with 219 births in 2025. It peaked in 2020 at #684 and first appeared on the charts in 1998.
- Rank in 2025
- #961
- Births in 2025
- 219
- Peak year
- 2020 (#684)
- First appeared
- 1998
- Trend
- #684 in 2020 → #961 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 5,952 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (36 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 5,952 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kamiyah peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 684.
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Kamiyah is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kamiyah is currently topping the baby name charts in Oklahoma at position #386 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,517.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kamiyah is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kamiyah origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — this is a new name, created in our own time
Kamiyah appeared in 1998 and peaked in 2020, one of a family of melodic -iyah names built from fashionable sounds rather than an older source. A connection to names like Kamaria or Kamilah is sometimes suggested, but no single construction is documented. Its story is its rhythm — three syllables ending in the popular -iyah sound.
Origin uncertain
Kamiyah is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Kamiyah, pop culture references for the name Kamiyah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kamiyah
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kamiyah, sorted by popularity.
Kim / Kiana / Kenya / Kenna / Kenia / Kianna / Kami / Kamya / Kamiya / Keyana /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 961 |
| 2024 | 939 |
| 2023 | 925 |
| 2022 | 807 |
| 2021 | 784 |
| 2020 | 684 |
| 2019 | 798 |
| 2018 | 871 |
| 2017 | 1032 |
| 2016 | 985 |
| 2015 | 1158 |
| 2014 | 1345 |
| 2013 | 1160 |
| 2012 | 1106 |
| 2011 | 1062 |
| 2010 | 1057 |
| 2009 | 1068 |
| 2008 | 1358 |
| 2007 | 1345 |
| 2006 | 1327 |
| 2005 | 2108 |
| 2004 | 2213 |
| 2003 | 3017 |
| 2002 | 3501 |
| 2001 | 3825 |
| 2000 | 4837 |
| 1999 | 3406 |
| 1998 | 4488 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 386 |
| Mississippi | 410 |
| Missouri | 574 |
| South Carolina | 586 |
| Kentucky | 613 |
| Georgia | 631 |
| Louisiana | 645 |
| Alabama | 676 |
| Ohio | 768 |
| Pennsylvania | 839 |
| Florida | 845 |
| Washington | 859 |
| Maryland | 909 |
| North Carolina | 944 |
| Tennessee | 946 |
| Indiana | 980 |
| Michigan | 1015 |
| Virginia | 1113 |
| New York | 1201 |
| Texas | 1208 |
| California | 1445 |
| Illinois | 1517 |
Even more about Kamiyah
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kamiyah a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kamiyah?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
kuh-MY-uh · /kəˈmaɪə/
Too unsettled for one standard; kuh-MY-uh and kuh-MEE-uh are both heard.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kamiya — A spelling without the final h
- Kamilah — An established Arabic name it resembles — not a variant
Nicknames: MiyahKami
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choose it for its musical, flowing sound — though it has been falling since its 2020 peak.
Worth knowing
- Pronunciation and spelling both vary — Kamiya, Kamia, and Kamiyah all circulate.
