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Damiyah

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Pronounced də-MY-ah /dəˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage in the -iyah family (echoing Damaris/Amaya); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Damiyah blends a brisk Da- start with the flowing -iyah finish that names like Amaya wear so well. Soft, bright, and modern.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningModern coinage in the -iyah family (echoing Damaris/Amaya); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#4904 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619982025

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

The name lands near Damaris (a Greek name sometimes read as 'calf' or 'to tame') and the fashionable Amaya/-iyah group. Damiyah pulls from that neighborhood for style rather than carrying a meaning of its own, so we'd flag it as a coined name.

Uncommon overall, with a smooth, contemporary lilt.

Did you know? If you trace the closest relative, Damaris, you reach Greek roots; Damiyah, though, is its own modern creation built mainly for the way it sounds.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DamiyaDamyaDamiah

Nicknames

Dami

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If you like Damiyah…

Damaris— a name it echoes
Amaya— a companion -aya name
Aaliyah— a fellow -iyah name
Saniyah— another -iyah coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damiyah mean?

Damiyah echoes Damaris/Amaya in a modern coinage; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Damiyah?

It's said də-MY-ah /dəˈmaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Damiyah a boy or girl name?

Damiyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Damiyah?

Damiyah is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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