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Camiya

kuh-MEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#9,457
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 160,727 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2011

Declining since 2011, #9,457 for girls today.

Popularity of Camiya since 1998

Babies named Camiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

132639200020102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s211
2010s292
2020s120

Meaning & origin

Camiya is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1998, a time when creative and melodic names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 2010, and since 2011 its use has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 9,457th, with roughly 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls receiving the name. While Camiya has no deep historical roots, its structure echoes the popularity of names ending in -iya, a suffix that has appealed to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. The name's top states are not concentrated in any particular region, indicating a broad but limited use across the country.

Camiya appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names like Camila or Kamia with a fashionable -iya suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a recent invention with no long historical or ethnic tradition.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cami, Mia, Cammie

Variants: Kamiya, Camya

Sibling names for Camiya

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Camiya mean?
The meaning of Camiya is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Camila or Kamia with the addition of a popular suffix.
How popular is Camiya today?
As of 2025, Camiya ranked 9,457th in the United States, with approximately 1 in 160,727 newborn girls given the name that year.
Is Camiya a boy or girl name?
Camiya is used almost exclusively for girls.