Declining since 2018, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Zamia since 1998
Babies named Zamia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 144 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Zamia is a rare botanical name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1998. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932, with about 1 in 229,610 baby girls receiving the name. Its most popular year was 2021, though usage has generally been declining since 2018. The name draws from the Zamia genus of cycads, ancient plants that have existed since the time of dinosaurs. The name has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its scattered, rare use across the country. Zamia fits a modern trend of plant-inspired names and remains an uncommon choice.
Zamia is a botanical name taken from the genus of cycads, tropical plants with woody stems and large leaves. The genus name Zamia comes from the Greek word 'azaniae', meaning 'pine cone', referring to the cone-like seed structures of the plant. The name was first used as a given name in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the plant or as a variant of similar-sounding names. It has seen occasional use since 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zia, Mia, Zami
Sibling names for Zamia
Names that share Zamia's style, for a brother or sister.
