Declining since 2009, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Damiya since 1997
Babies named Damiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 352 |
| 2010s | 421 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Damiya is a modern, rare feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1997. It ranks near the bottom of the Social Security Administration's list at 9,457th as of 2025, with only about 1 in every 160,727 baby girls receiving the name each year. Its peak popularity was in 2010, but usage has been declining steadily since 2009. The name has no strong regional ties, and it reflects a broader trend of melodic, invented names ending in -iya that emerged in the late 20th century. Damiya remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Damiya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, during a period of inventive, melodious feminine names ending in -iya. It may be influenced by the Hebrew name Damia (meaning 'constant') or by the soft sounds of names like Samiya and Tamiya. There is no established etymology outside of modern coinage, and it remains a rare, contemporary choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Mia, YaYa
Sibling names for Damiya
Names that share Damiya's style, for a brother or sister.
