Kemiyah
Every Kemiyah since 2001 — 459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kemiyah
Kemiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,427 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 459 American babies have been named Kemiyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kemiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kemiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,706 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,458 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,857 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,256 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,570 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,884 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,902 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,749 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,539 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,589 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,713 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,491 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,957 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,625 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,540 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,198 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,214 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,697 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,002 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,323 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,122 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,143 |
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| 2001 | 6 | #14,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kemiyah in 2025?
Kemiyah ranked #11,427 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kemiyah?
459 babies have been named Kemiyah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kemiyah most popular?
Kemiyah peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kemiyah a boy or girl name?
Kemiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kemiyah rising or falling?
Kemiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.