Declining since 2005, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Tamiya since 1975
Babies named Tamiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 291 |
| 2000s | 857 |
| 2010s | 470 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Tamiya first entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1975, a time when inventive feminine names ending in 'ya' were gaining traction. Its usage gradually increased, reaching a peak in 2006, when it ranked 4,993rd. Since 2005, its popularity has been declining, and by 2023 it ranked 10,917th. While Tamiya has not been strongly associated with any particular state, its uniqueness makes it a distinctive choice. The name's modern, melodic sound fits with contemporary naming trends, yet it remains rare enough to stand out. Overall, Tamiya exemplifies a modern coinage that offers individuality without a long historical pedigree.
Tamiya appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a feminine elaboration of names like Tammy or Tami, or a respelling of Tamia. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975 and saw modest use, with a peak in 2006. The name remains rare, ranking outside the top 10,000 in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tami, Tam, Mia
Sibling names for Tamiya
Names that share Tamiya's style, for a brother or sister.
