Declining since 2021, #983 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamiyah since 1994
Babies named Kamiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 1,006 |
| 2010s | 2,338 |
| 2020s | 1,929 |
Meaning & origin
Kamiyah is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1994. Its popularity rose steadily, peaking in 2020, but has since been on a downward trend beginning in 2021. In 2025, the name ranked 983rd nationwide, with a frequency of about 1 in 6,254 births. The name is most common in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, reflecting regional preference for creative feminine names. Kamiyah fits squarely within the 'iyah' suffix trend that produced names like Aaliyah and Maliyah, and it remains a distinctive option for parents seeking a contemporary, melodic name.
Kamiyah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994. It is a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix 'ka-' (found in names like Katelyn and Kaila) with the fashionable '-iyah' suffix (seen in names such as Aaliyah and Maliyah). Its rise in the early 2000s reflects broader trends in creative name formation in the United States.
Where Kamiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Miyah, Kaya
Sibling names for Kamiyah
Names that share Kamiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
