Declining since 2009, #1,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamiya since 1984
Babies named Kamiya per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kamiya's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 1,018 |
| 2010s | 1,481 |
| 2020s | 716 |
Meaning & origin
Kamiya is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1984. As of 2025, it ranks 1,942 nationally, with an incidence of 1 in 16,235 births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2016 and has been on a downward trajectory since 2009. Geographically, it has been most common in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Kamiya likely emerged as a creative combination of popular name sounds, placing it among the wave of melodic 'Ka-' and '-iya' names that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its exact etymology remains uncertain, reflecting its status as a modern coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Kamiya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984. It may be a respelling of the Arabic name Kamiya (meaning 'perfect') or a creative variant of the Sanskrit-derived Kama or Kamya. However, it is most likely a modern coinage combining the fashionable 'Ka-' prefix with the '-iya' suffix common in feminine names. Its use has been primarily in the United States, with a peak in 2016.
Where Kamiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kamiya” around the world
Where Kamiya 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: Kami, Mia
Sibling names for Kamiya
Names that share Kamiya's style, for a brother or sister.
