Tamyah
A feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning "complete, perfect".
Name Census estimates that about 386 living Americans carry the first name Tamyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamyah today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamyah births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamyah. 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
386
~ 1 in 887,965 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,427
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Tamyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamyah 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 217 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
Tamyah 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 Tamyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamyah
The name Tamyah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It doesn't appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references from ancient civilizations or religious texts. The name seems to be a creative combination of sounds, possibly inspired by popular names like Tamara or Amaya.
While the exact origins are uncertain, some of the earliest recorded instances of Tamyah being used as a first name can be traced back to the United States in the 1980s and 1990s. It's possible that the name gained popularity as a unique and melodic alternative to more traditional names.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Tamyah, the records are relatively scarce due to its recent emergence. However, here are a few examples of people who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Tamyah Simmons (born in 1995) is an American actress known for her role in the television series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
2. Tamyah Nance (born in 2003) is a young American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her covers on social media platforms.
3. Tamyah Bryson (born in 1998) is a former American collegiate basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina.
4. Tamyah Johnson (born in 1991) is a professional fashion model and influencer from the United States.
5. Tamyah Pearson (born in 1987) is a Canadian entrepreneur and author who has written books on personal development and mindfulness.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the earliest and most notable individuals who have borne the name Tamyah. As a relatively new name, its history and cultural significance are still evolving, and it will be interesting to see how its usage and popularity develop in the coming decades.
People
Tamyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 386 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamyah 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 887,965 US residents.
Is Tamyah a common name?
We classify Tamyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamyah was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamyah is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamyah 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.