Declining since 2007, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Damya since 1998
Babies named Damya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 729 |
| 2010s | 561 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Damya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, a time of growing creativity in baby naming. Its peak came in 2008, and since 2007 its usage has been gradually falling, with a rank of 6,116 in 2025, given to about 1 in 84,593 girls. The name's modernity and lack of deep etymology make it a flexible, sound-driven choice that sits comfortably alongside other short, vowel-ending names of the 2000s. While not historically grounded, its melodic rhythm and familiar components give it an accessible, contemporary feel.
Damya first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Damia, a name of Greek origin meaning 'tamer' or 'to tame', or a creative formation inspired by sounds from names like Damiya or Tamia. Its brief history in the U.S. points to a contemporary, fashionable invention rather than a name with deep historical roots.
“Damya” around the world
Where Damya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Mya
Sibling names for Damya
Names that share Damya's style, for a brother or sister.
