Zamyia
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Zamyia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zamyia today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamyia births was 2009 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamyia. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2009
13 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#17,543
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Zamyia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamyia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 53 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zamyia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamyia 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 Zamyia 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 Zamyia
The name Zamyia finds its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the word "zamya," which means "verdant" or "lush," referring to a fertile and thriving land. This name has a rich history and has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamyia can be found in the ancient Syriac scriptures, where it is mentioned as the name of a wise and respected scholar from the city of Edessa, located in modern-day Turkey. This scholar, who lived in the 4th century CE, was renowned for his teachings on philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely studied and revered during that time.
In the 7th century, a notable figure named Zamyia ibn al-Qasim gained prominence in the Arabian Peninsula. He was a skilled poet and calligrapher who was renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces throughout the region.
During the 12th century, a powerful ruler named Zamyia al-Din Mahmud ruled over the Ghurid Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. He is credited with expanding the empire's territories and strengthening its military might, making it a formidable force in the region.
In the realm of literature, a celebrated poet named Zamyia al-Baghdadi, who lived in the 13th century, left a lasting impact with his evocative and lyrical poems that captured the essence of love, nature, and spirituality. His works are still widely studied and admired in the Arab world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zamyia was a renowned architect from the 16th century Ottoman Empire. Zamyia Sinan, also known as Mimar Sinan, was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of some of the most iconic and magnificent mosques and structures in Istanbul, including the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne.
These are just a few examples of the rich and varied history associated with the name Zamyia, which has been carried by scholars, rulers, poets, and architects across different eras and cultures. Its roots in the ancient Aramaic language and its connection to the concept of fertility and abundance have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance throughout the centuries.
People
Zamyia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamyia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zamyia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamyia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamyia 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Zamyia a common name?
We classify Zamyia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamyia most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamyia was 2009, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamyia is about 14 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 Zamyia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zamyia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamyia 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 Zamyia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamyia 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 Zamyia 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 Americans are named Zamyia?
See how many people share the name Zamyia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.