Holding steady.
Popularity of Temia since 1978
Babies named Temia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Temia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978, a modern creation that reached its peak usage in 1996. Despite this peak, it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory has remained stable, neither surging nor declining sharply. The name's one-in-N frequency is unavailable due to its rarity, which means fewer than 5 births in the latest year. Temia is overwhelmingly used for girls, and it has no strong regional association, as it never appears among top states. Its appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and similarity to names like Tamia or Tiana, fitting a pattern of modern invented names ending in '-ia.'
Temia first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Tamia (itself a modern name) or a combination of the fashionable sound 'Te-' with the popular '-ia' suffix. No ancient or traditional roots have been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Temi, Mia
Sibling names for Temia
Names that share Temia's style, for a brother or sister.
