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Timiyah

ti-MY-ah · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements of names like Tiana or Maya with the popular suffix -iah.

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Timiyah since 1998

Babies named Timiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015200020102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s7
2000s89
2010s100
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Timiyah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1998, reflecting a broader trend of creating feminine names with the melodic -iyah ending. Although it has never reached the top 1000, its usage has remained stable through the 2010s, peaking in 2013. The name's absence from top states suggests it is a niche choice, likely favored by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Its rarity, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year in recent years, ensures a unique identity for each bearer.

Timiyah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1990s. It likely blends sounds from popular names such as Tiana, Maya, or Aaliyah, following the trend of creating distinctive names with the rhythmic -iyah ending. Its usage has remained relatively stable since its emergence, with a peak in 2013.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Timi, Mia, Tia

Sibling names for Timiyah

Names that share Timiyah's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Timiyah mean?
The meaning of Timiyah is uncertain. It is considered a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements from other names such as Tiana or Maya with the fashionable suffix -iyah.
How popular is the name Timiyah?
Timiyah has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. Its peak year was 2013, and its usage has remained relatively stable, though rare.
Is Timiyah a boy or girl name?
Timiyah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. It has never been recorded for boys in the U.S. Social Security data.