Kamyiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from combining "Kami" and "Yahweh".
Name Census estimates that about 363 living Americans carry the first name Kamyiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamyiah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamyiah births was 2019 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamyiah. 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
363
~ 1 in 944,227 Americans
Peak year
2019
29 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,058
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Kamyiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamyiah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 193 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kamyiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamyiah 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 Kamyiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamyiah
The name Kamyiah is a relatively modern and unique creation, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It does not seem to have any clear linguistic or cultural roots, making it challenging to trace its precise etymology. However, some speculate that it may be a creative blend of the names Kamryn and Mia, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamyiah dates back to the late 20th century. However, it did not gain widespread recognition until the early 21st century. As a result, there are no known historical references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras.
While the name Kamyiah is relatively uncommon, there are a handful of notable individuals who bear this moniker. One such person is Kamyiah Traylor, an American actress and model born in 2004, known for her roles in television series and films. Another individual named Kamyiah is Kamyiah Chandler, an American social media influencer and content creator who has amassed a significant following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Beyond these contemporary figures, the name Kamyiah has not been widely documented throughout history. Due to its modern origins, it is unlikely that there are any notable historical figures from ancient or medieval times who carried this name.
As a relatively new and unique name, Kamyiah has yet to establish a significant historical legacy. However, its growing popularity in recent years suggests that it may become more widely recognized and embraced in the future, potentially leading to a richer tapestry of individuals bearing this name and contributing to its evolving narrative.
People
Kamyiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamyiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamyiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamyiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 363 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamyiah 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 944,227 US residents.
Is Kamyiah a common name?
We classify Kamyiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 366 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamyiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamyiah was 2019, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamyiah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Kamyiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamyiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamyiah 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 Kamyiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamyiah 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 Kamyiah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kamyiah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.