Tamya
Every Tamya since 1959 — 2,790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tamya
Tamya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,058 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 2,790 American babies have been named Tamya. Its peak came in 2003, when 262 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 Tamya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tamya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,058 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,074 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,599 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,600 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,415 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,473 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,438 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,217 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,646 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,721 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,475 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,267 |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,567 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,706 |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,068 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,056 |
| 2009 | 124 | #1,768 |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,527 |
| 2007 | 180 | #1,353 |
| 2006 | 208 | #1,172 |
| 2005 | 221 | #1,076 |
| 2004 | 249 | #963 |
| 2003 | 262 | #910 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1,392 |
| 2001 | 140 | #1,366 |
| 2000 | 157 | #1,253 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,218 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,336 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,922 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,990 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tamya in 2025?
Tamya ranked #13,058 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tamya?
2,790 babies have been named Tamya in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tamya most popular?
Tamya peaked in 2003, when 262 newborns received the name.
Is Tamya a boy or girl name?
Tamya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tamya rising or falling?
Tamya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.