Tamiyah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "virtuous" or "perfect one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,277 living Americans carry the first name Tamiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamiyah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamiyah births was 2007 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamiyah. 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.
Key insights
- • Tamiyah is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 268,406 Americans
Peak year
2007
81 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,572
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Tamiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamiyah 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 541 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
Tamiyah 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 Tamiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamiyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Tamiyah, while Texas, South Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamiyah
The name Tamiyah is of Arabic origin and is a variation of the more common name Tamia or Tamiya. The name is believed to have roots dating back to the 7th century, during the early days of Islam, when the Arabic language and culture were spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Tamiyah is derived from the Arabic word "tamma," which means "to complete" or "to perfect." It is thought that the name was originally given to girls who were considered a completion or perfection of their family or a blessing from God. The name may also have connections to the Arabic word "tamimi," which refers to the Banu Tamim, an ancient Arab tribe known for their bravery and strength.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tamiyah can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, Ibn Taymiyyah (1263-1328 CE). He was a prominent figure in the history of Islamic thought and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Sunni tradition.
Throughout history, the name Tamiyah has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest known was Tamiyah bint al-Muizz (11th century CE), a princess and daughter of the Fatimid caliph, al-Muizz li-Din Allah. She was known for her intelligence and literary talents and is said to have played a significant role in the cultural life of the Fatimid court.
Another notable figure was Tamiyah al-Baghdadiyah (12th century CE), a renowned female poet and scholar from Baghdad. She was celebrated for her skill in the Arabic language and her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
In the 13th century, Tamiyah bint al-Rashid (1192-1259 CE) was a prominent figure in the court of the Ayyubid dynasty in Syria. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for education and scholarship.
More recently, Tamiyah Farid (1938-2010) was an influential Egyptian singer and actress. She was a celebrated performer of Arabic music and appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, which spanned several decades.
Lastly, Tamiyah Nayel (born 1977) is a contemporary Palestinian-American poet and writer. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her contributions to the representation of Arab and Muslim voices in literature.
While the name Tamiyah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has since been embraced by various communities around the world, reflecting the diverse and richly interconnected histories of different cultures and civilizations.
People
Tamiyah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamiyah 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 268,406 US residents.
Is Tamiyah a common name?
We classify Tamiyah as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,292 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamiyah was 2007, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamiyah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamiyah 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.