Damia

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Pronounced DAH-mee-ah /ˈdɑ.mi.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Damian — from Greek damazo, 'to tame'; also Damia, an ancient Greek goddess of fertility and the earth (linked to Demeter); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: To tame; a goddess of fertility: Damia is a feminine of Damian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DAH-mee-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA feminine of Damian — from Greek damazo, 'to tame'; also Damia, an ancient Greek goddess of fertility and the earth (linked to Demeter); we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#8488 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damia is a feminine of Damian — from Greek damazo, 'to tame'; it is also Damia, an ancient Greek goddess of fertility and the earth (linked to Demeter; we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DAH-mee-ah'; nickname Mia).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, to-tame-and-a-goddess at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Damian comes from Greek damazo, 'to tame' — Damia is a feminine form, also the name of an ancient Greek goddess of fertility and the earth (linked to Demeter) — lyrical and classic (we note the goddess; said 'DAH-mee-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Damian — goddess noted

Variations

DamiyaDamya

Nicknames

Mia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damia mean?

Damia is a feminine of Damian — Greek 'to tame'; also a Greek goddess of fertility. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Damia?

It's said DAH-mee-ah /ˈdɑ.mi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Damia a boy or girl name?

Damia is a girl's name.

How popular is Damia?

Damia is a rare name in the U.S.