Tamia Girl

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ee-uh //ˈtæmiə//

Origin: African; English

Meaning: African: 'the one who brings joy'; English: 'a form of Tami'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tamia has its roots in the Native American languages, particularly among the Algonquin tribes, where it is often interpreted to mean 'a small, sweet, or precious one.' The etymological journey of Tamia into English is less direct than many European names, as it derives from indigenous languages rather than a classical or Latin source. The adoption of Native American names into English-speaking cultures began in earnest in the 19th century, influenced by the romanticization of Native American culture and the growing interest in indigenous languages and their meanings.

Historically, the name Tamia does not have specific milestones akin to biblical figures or monarchs, but it reflects a broader cultural movement in the United States during the 20th century, where names derived from Native American languages gained recognition and acceptance. This period saw a growing appreciation for Native American heritage, particularly in the context of literature and art, which contributed to the name's resonance in American culture.

The name's usage can be traced back to the mid-20th century, coinciding with a time when there was a renewed interest in indigenous identities and cultural expressions. Culturally, Tamia embodies a connection to nature and the values associated with many Native American tribes, such as harmony, respect for the earth, and the significance of names as reflections of identity and spirit.

The name's gentle sound and meaning have contributed to its appeal, and while it may not have a plethora of historical figures associated with it, it symbolizes a rich cultural heritage that emphasizes the importance of names as part of one's identity. The name may also have diminutive forms, such as Tami, which further reflect its affectionate and personal nature.

Famous people named Tamia

In this section, you will find notable people named Tamia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tamia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tamia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Tamia is a singer and songwriter best known for So Into You, Officially Missing You, and Stranger in My House.

Tamia Hill is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in R&B and her collaborations with artists like Eric Benét and Ashanti.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tamia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TaliaTaraTanyaTaliahTamaraTamsin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tamia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmayaMayaSamiaTaniaMinaNiaZamia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tamia was first seen in the United States in 1947.

Tamia has ranked as high as #720 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Tamia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tamia 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 Tamia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Tamia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 57 57
2024 52 52
2023 74 74
2022 103 103
2021 102 102
2020 121 121
2019 146 146
2018 149 149
2017 214 214
2016 233 233
2015 246 246
2014 271 271
2013 267 267
2012 276 276
2011 292 292
2010 356 356
2009 399 399
2008 562 562
2007 592 592
2006 512 512
2005 581 581
2004 833 833
2003 654 654
2002 578 578
2001 828 828
2000 664 664
1999 705 705
1998 742 742
1997 579 579
1996 483 483
1995 67 67
1994 33 33
1993 39 39
1992 37 37
1991 41 41
1990 34 34
1989 42 42
1988 51 51
1987 44 44
1986 39 39
1985 39 39
1984 42 42
1983 41 41
1982 36 36
1981 52 52
1980 54 54
1979 39 39
1978 44 44
1977 31 31
1976 45 45
1975 37 37
1974 31 31
1973 26 26
1972 27 27
1971 15 15
1970 10 10
1969 13 13
1968 20 20
1967 14 14
1966 11 11
1964 5 5
1963 6 6
1961 5 5
1960 6 6
1959 8 8
1958 11 11
1957 6 6
1947 10 10

Top States for Tamia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
55%
GA 5
45%