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Damia

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Damia Pronunciation

Damia is 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 (2024)#7659 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1971 to 2024. Peak in 2005 with 70 births.03570197119802000200520202024peak 2005 · 70

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

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

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Damia?

Damia is pronounced DAH-mee-ah (/ˈdɑ.mi.ə/). Press play above to hear Damia said aloud.

How do you say Damia?

Damia is said DAH-mee-ah (/ˈdɑ.mi.ə/). Press play above to hear Damia said aloud.

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.

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.

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