Dameria Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-MEER-ee-uh //dəˈmɪəriə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Derived from the name Damara, meaning 'gentle' or 'calm'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dameria is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Damaris," which is derived from the Hebrew word "damar," meaning "to be gentle" or "to tame." The name Damaris appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where she is mentioned as a prominent woman of Athens who converted to Christianity through the preaching of the Apostle Paul. This biblical reference provides a significant historical milestone for the name, as it has been used in Christian contexts since the early centuries of the faith's development.
As the name transitioned into Greek, it retained its form as Damaris, and later, it was adopted into Latin and subsequently into various European languages. The evolution of the name into Dameria likely occurred through linguistic adaptations in the Middle Ages, as names were often modified to fit the phonetic and morphological patterns of different languages.
The name's biblical association contributed to its endurance in Christian communities, where names from scripture were often favored. Culturally, Dameria, like its root name Damaris, carries connotations of gentleness and strength, reflecting the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake.
The name has been embraced in various forms across cultures, with diminutives and variations appearing in different languages, although Dameria itself remains less common. Its historical significance and connection to early Christian narratives have allowed it to maintain a presence in naming traditions, particularly among those who value biblical heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dameria was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Dameria has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dameria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dameria is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dameria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dameria
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dameria.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |