Find out how popular the first name Chamia has been for the last 29 years (from 1978 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chamia by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Chamia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chamia.

The history of the first name Chamia

The name Chamia has its origins in ancient Arabic and Persian cultures, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "chamiah," which means "gathering" or "assembly." This name was likely given to children born during important gatherings or celebrations within their communities.

In the early Islamic era, the name Chamia was mentioned in several historical texts and records, including the works of renowned scholars and poets. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Chamia bint Bukayr, a renowned poetess from the Umayyad Caliphate who lived in the 7th century AD.

Throughout the centuries, the name Chamia has been adopted by various cultures and regions influenced by Arabic and Persian traditions. In the 10th century, Chamia al-Baghdadi was a prominent female scholar and writer from Baghdad, known for her contributions to Islamic literature and poetry.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, in the 9th century AD, Chamia al-Khurasani was a notable physician and philosopher from Khorasan, renowned for her expertise in medicine and natural sciences.

In the 12th century, Chamia al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and calligrapher from Andalusia, Spain, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Arabic literature and arts during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable figure with the name Chamia was Chamia al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and mystic who lived in Damascus during the 13th century. She was revered for her profound knowledge of Islamic theology and her contributions to Sufism.

While the name Chamia has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic cultures, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity and cross-cultural influences that have shaped the history of names and their meanings.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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