Jamyia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 701 living Americans carry the first name Jamyia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jamyia today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamyia births was 2007 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamyia. 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
701
~ 1 in 488,951 Americans
Peak year
2007
56 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,778
Tracked since 1995
Census
Jamyia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 565 people with the first name Jamyia, which placed it at #18,938 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,938
National first-name rank
People counted
565
565 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
95.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jamyia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jamyia is Black at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jamyia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jamyia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American95.4% · 539
- Two or more races3.0% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 7
- White0.2% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Popularity
Jamyia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamyia 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 428 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
Decades
Jamyia 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 Jamyia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamyias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Alabama, Texas, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Jamyia, while Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamyia
The name Jamyia is a unique and relatively modern name that has its origins in a blend of different cultural influences. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where the name "Jamila" means beautiful or lovely. Over time, various spellings and variations of this name emerged, including Jamyia.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, its connection to the Arabic word "Jamila" suggests a cultural and linguistic heritage dating back centuries. The name's popularity may have been influenced by the increasing diversity and cross-cultural exchange in many parts of the world, particularly in recent decades.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Jamyia throughout history. One such person was Jamyia Aisha, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century in present-day Iran. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights.
Another notable figure was Jamyia al-Khwarizmi, a 9th-century mathematician and astronomer from the region of Khwarizm (part of modern-day Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and astronomy, and his works were widely translated and studied throughout the Islamic world and beyond.
In the realm of literature, Jamyia Fatima was a celebrated writer and storyteller from 16th-century Morocco. Her tales and fables, often centered around themes of wisdom and morality, were popular among both commoners and nobility alike.
Moving forward in time, Jamyia Noor was a prominent activist and educator who fought for women's rights and education in 19th-century India. Her efforts to establish schools and promote literacy among women were groundbreaking for her time.
Lastly, Jamyia Aziz was a renowned artist and painter from Egypt in the early 20th century. Her vibrant and captivating works, often depicting scenes from everyday life, were widely acclaimed and exhibited in galleries throughout the Middle East and Europe.
While the name Jamyia may not have a long, documented history, its connection to the Arabic language and its unique blend of cultural influences have contributed to its distinctive charm and appeal. As more individuals embrace this name, its legacy and cultural significance will continue to grow and evolve.
People
Jamyia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamyia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamyia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamyia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 701 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamyia 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 488,951 US residents.
Is Jamyia a common name?
We classify Jamyia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 711 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamyia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamyia was 2007, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamyia is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jamyia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 565 people with the name Jamyia, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,938 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jamyia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jamyia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jamyia leans strongly female. 560 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 6 male bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jamyia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jamyia is Black at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jamyia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jamyia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (539 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jamyia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamyia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamyia 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.
Is Jamyia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamyia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jamyia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Jamyia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jamyia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.