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Damias

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Pronounced DAY-mee-us /ˈdeɪ.mi.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern name near Damian and the Greek Damias, most plausibly tied to the 'to tame' root, given a Latinate -ias ending. No single fixed source; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern take near Damian: Damias likely leans on 'to tame' with a Latinate ending (said 'DAY-mee-us'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name near Damian and the Greek Damias, most plausibly tied to the 'to tame' root, given a Latinate -ias ending. No single fixed source; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11194 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Damias reads as a modern name near Damian, with the Greek Damias (a form of the 'to tame' family) in the background. The -ias ending gives a classical air, though no single fixed source is settled - routes uncertain, which we note. Very rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-mee-us').

It appears only very rarely and recently. Rare, coined, and classical-sounding.

Did you know? Damias echoes Damian and the old Greek Damias - so it likely nods to 'to tame' - dressed with a Latinate -ias ending; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'DAY-mee-us').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Damias — coinage near Damian/Damias; routes uncertain

Variations

DamianDamionDameus

Nicknames

DameMias

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damias mean?

Damias reads as a modern name near Damian, likely tied to 'to tame.' It has no single fixed source; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Damias?

It's said DAY-mee-us /ˈdeɪ.mi.əs/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Damias a boy or girl name?

Damias is a boy's name.

How popular is Damias?

Damias is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.