Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Demiah since 1996
Babies named Demiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Demiah is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1996. Its peak usage occurred in 2003, with the name ranking highest during the early 2000s. Since 2004, however, Demiah has been on a declining trajectory, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent years. The name is a clear example of the turn-of-the-millennium trend toward creatively spelled names with soft, feminine endings like -iah. While Demiah has no deep historical roots, it fits well alongside contemporaries such as Aaliyah and Naveah. The name has never broken into the top 1,000, underscoring its niche appeal.
Demiah appears to be a modern coinage, likely influenced by names like Demi (from Demetria) or Damia (a Greek name meaning 'tamer' or 'subduer'), combined with the fashionable suffix -iah. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1990s and saw brief popularity in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demi, Mia, Dee
Sibling names for Demiah
Names that share Demiah's style, for a brother or sister.
