Jamiah
Every Jamiah since 1981 — 2,815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamiah
Jamiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,628 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,815 American babies have been named Jamiah — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,628 | 5 | #12,806 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,516 | — | — |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,014 | — | — |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,506 | 6 | #11,460 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,178 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,358 | 10 | #7,754 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,415 | 6 | #11,343 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,941 | 5 | #12,988 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,446 | 5 | #13,099 |
| 2016 | 76 | #2,433 | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,600 | 8 | #9,097 |
| 2014 | 72 | #2,503 | 9 | #8,421 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,391 | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,364 | — | — |
| 2011 | 102 | #1,946 | 11 | #7,200 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1,787 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2009 | 149 | #1,523 | 16 | #5,670 |
| 2008 | 131 | #1,707 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2007 | 152 | #1,519 | 12 | #6,819 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,583 | 12 | #6,641 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,455 | 9 | #7,922 |
| 2004 | 133 | #1,517 | 12 | #6,300 |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,275 | 16 | #4,905 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,943 | 9 | #7,284 |
| 2001 | 68 | #2,344 | 15 | #4,990 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,607 | 12 | #5,718 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,802 | 10 | #5,669 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,599 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamiah in 2025?
Jamiah ranked #5,628 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamiah?
2,815 babies have been named Jamiah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamiah most popular?
Jamiah peaked in 2003, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Jamiah a boy or girl name?
Jamiah is used for both: about 87% of babies named Jamiah have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Jamiah rising or falling?
Jamiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.