Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Kemiya since 1995
Babies named Kemiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Kemiya is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, reflecting the trend of creative, melodic coinages. Its peak year was 2007, but it has been declining since 2008, with no recent uptick. The name has never entered the top 1,000, and its usage is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in most years. The trajectory shows a clear falling pattern, suggesting it may be a name of the 2000s that has since faded. Kemiya's appeal likely lies in its soft, feminine sound and resemblance to more popular names like Amaya or Kaya, but its lack of a clear meaning or heritage may limit its lasting appeal.
Kemiya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Kamia, a name of uncertain origin, or a creative respelling of Kemi, a Yoruba name meaning 'precious,' but no direct link has been established. Its rise in the 2000s follows patterns of invented names with the popular -iya suffix. The name has not been widely used outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kemi, Mia, Kiya
Sibling names for Kemiya
Names that share Kemiya's style, for a brother or sister.
