Rising since 2014, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamaiyah since 2006
Babies named Kamaiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 246 |
Meaning & origin
Kamaiyah entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2006, a modern invention that follows the popular pattern of names ending in 'yah' or 'iah,' such as Aaliyah and Amaya. Though it ranks low at 3,975 as of 2025, with only 1 in every 44,646 girls receiving the name, its trajectory has been rising steadily since 2014, reaching its peak popularity in 2020. The name has found most favor in California and Texas, reflecting its appeal in states with diverse naming trends. Kamaiyah exemplifies the 2020s preference for distinctive, melodic feminine names, though its usage remains rare overall.
Kamaiyah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2006. It follows the fashionable pattern of names ending in 'yah' or 'iah', popularized by names like Amaya and Aaliyah. Its rise in use since 2014 reflects the broader trend of creating distinctive feminine names through melodic syllable combinations.
Where Kamaiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Mai
Sibling names for Kamaiyah
Names that share Kamaiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
