Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Camaya since 1999
Babies named Camaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Camaya is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, reflecting the turn-of-the-millennium trend for melodic, crafted names. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, and has since remained in rare but steady use, maintaining a low rank around 8,860 (approximately 1 in 146,115 births in 2025). The name has no documented use in any state as a statistical favorite, further underscoring its niche appeal. Its formation follows a pattern popular among contemporary coinages, combining a familiar initial syllable with a lyrical ending, much like other 'Cam-' names such as Camila or Cameron.
Camaya first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It is a modern invented name, likely formed from elements like the popular 'Cam-' (drawn from names such as Camille or Cameron) and the fashionable suffix '-aya', a pattern seen in names like Maya or Amaya. Its rise in use during the 2000s aligns with a broader trend of melodic, compound-inspired coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cama, Maya
Variants: Kamaya
Sibling names for Camaya
Names that share Camaya's style, for a brother or sister.
