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Camya

A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly with an Arabic root.

Name Census estimates that about 641 living Americans carry the first name Camya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camya today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camya births was 2006 (55 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Camya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

641

~ 1 in 534,718 Americans

Peak year

2006

55 babies that year

Average age

16

years old

2024 SSA rank

#11,272

Tracked since 1999

Popularity

Camya: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Camya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 339 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

01428415520002005201020152020

Decades

Camya by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s099
2000s0339339
2010s0244244
2020s05656

Geography

Where Camyas live

The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Camya, while Texas, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Camya

The name Camya is a relatively uncommon name with roots in various ancient cultures and languages. Its origins can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where the word "Kamya" means "desirable" or "wished for." In Hindu mythology, Kamya was also the name of a minor goddess associated with love and beauty.

In ancient Greek mythology, the name Camya bears a resemblance to the word "Camilla," which was the name of a legendary warrior maiden depicted in Virgil's Aeneid. Camilla was known for her swiftness and skill in battle, and her name is thought to have been derived from the Greek word "kamalos," meaning "young ceremonial attendant."

The earliest recorded use of the name Camya can be found in various ancient texts and manuscripts. One notable example is the Kamya Sutras, a collection of Sanskrit texts dating back to the 6th century BCE, which explored various aspects of desire, pleasure, and fulfillment.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Camya. One of the earliest recorded figures was Camya of Agrigentum, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE and was known for her work in geometry and number theory.

Another notable figure was Camya al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 10th century CE. Her poetry explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was widely celebrated for her literary contributions.

In the 12th century, Camya of Castile was a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts. She played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of medieval Spain and was known for her support of poets, musicians, and artists.

During the Renaissance period, Camya Pico della Mirandola was an Italian humanist philosopher and writer who lived in the 15th century. She was renowned for her intellectual prowess and her contributions to the study of philosophy, theology, and the classics.

In more recent history, Camya Ghazvinova was a prominent Azerbaijani artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her vibrant and expressive works captured the cultural landscapes and traditions of her homeland, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

While the name Camya is not as common as some other names, it has a rich and diverse history spanning various cultures and eras. Its meanings and associations have evolved over time, but it remains a name with deep roots and a sense of beauty, desire, and literary significance.

People

Camya + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Camya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Camya: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Camya?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 641 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 534,718 US residents.

Is Camya a common name?

We classify Camya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 648 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Camya most popular?

The single biggest year for Camya was 2006, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camya is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Camya a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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