Declining since 2016, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Damiyah since 1998
Babies named Damiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 290 |
| 2010s | 643 |
| 2020s | 252 |
Meaning & origin
Damiyah is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, and has been on a downward trajectory since then. In 2025, it ranked 4878th with approximately 1 in every 59,528 baby girls receiving the name. Texas, where the name appears most frequently as a top state, shows notable regional preference. The name likely follows the trend of using the fashionable -iyah suffix seen in names like Aniyah and Samiyah, combined with the initial sound of names like Damian. While its exact meaning remains unclear, Damiyah continues to be a distinct and modern choice for parents seeking a melodic and contemporary-sounding name for their daughters.
Damiyah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998 and appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly formed by combining the popular suffix -iyah with the initial sound 'Dam' (as in Damian or Damien). The name peaked in 2016 and has since declined in use, but remains in occasional use across the United States.
Where Damiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Miya, Dammy
Sibling names for Damiyah
Names that share Damiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
