Declining since 2000, #2,933 for girls today.
Popularity of Tamia since 1947
Babies named Tamia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 305 |
| 1980s | 440 |
| 1990s | 2,760 |
| 2000s | 6,203 |
| 2010s | 2,450 |
| 2020s | 509 |
Meaning & origin
Tamia is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name lexicon in 1947 but did not see consistent use until the 1970s. Its popularity climbed through the 1990s and reached its highest rank in 2001, reflecting a period when inventive, melodious names for girls were in fashion. Since 2000, the name has been falling in usage, though it remains known in part due to the singer Tamia. Geographically, Tamia has been most common in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. The name's lack of a traditional etymology or historical roots makes it a purely modern choice, shaped by sound and stylistic trends rather than ancient derivation.
Tamia first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 and saw notable use from the 1970s onward. It may have been formed from the popular nickname Tammy combined with the fashionable -ia suffix, or as a shortened form of Tamara. The name gained some visibility through Canadian R&B singer Tamia (born 1975). Its rise in the 1990s and 2000s reflects broader trends toward melodic, feminine names with a contemporary feel.
Where Tamia 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: Tam, Mia, Tami
Sibling names for Tamia
Names that share Tamia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jada, Kyra, Ayanna, Maya, Nia, Deasia, Latavia, Markia, Martisha, Nekia, Shamaria, Shatoria, Takyra, Deashia, Jermya, Lashaya, Nickia, Rickia, Chakia, Damyia, Jacoria, Jamarria, Jaquayla, Marquasia, Nakkia, Shambria, Shontia, Shynia
Brothers: Malik, Jalen, Deon, Isaiah, Terrell, Antavious, Dreshawn, Quartez, Tamarion, Trequan, Latavious, Quandarius, Deontez, Quantae, Taequan, Taishawn, Tymire
Names like Tamia
Names whose popularity has moved with Tamia's over the last 50 years.
