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Kemiah

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Pronounced kuh-MY-uh /kəˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Kemiah appears to be a modern American coinage blending the popular 'Ke-' prefix with the '-miah' ending (echoing names like Jeremiah). No documented historic root has been found; routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing three-beat name: Kemiah blends 'Ke-' with a '-miah' ending (said 'kuh-MY-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowInvented
MeaningKemiah appears to be a modern American coinage blending the popular 'Ke-' prefix with the '-miah' ending (echoing names like Jeremiah). No documented historic root has been found; routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#16427 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992024

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

Kemiah reads as a modern American blend name, joining the 'Ke-' prefix with a '-miah' ending. No established historic lineage has been documented; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-MY-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records. Rare, modern, and invented-style.

Did you know? Kemiah looks to be a contemporary coinage pairing the 'Ke-' prefix with the '-miah' ending heard in Jeremiah — no documented historic root turns up, which we note plainly (said 'kuh-MY-uh').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kemiah — No documented historic root found; modern coinage, routes uncertain

Variations

KemiaKamiahKemyah

Nicknames

KemiMia

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If you like Kemiah…

Jeremiah— the '-miah' ending Kemiah echoes
Kenya— a like 'Ke-' opening sound
Amiah— a like modern '-miah' coinage
Kiara— a like flowing modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemiah mean?

Kemiah appears to be a modern coinage blending 'Ke-' with a '-miah' ending; no documented historic root has been found.

How do you pronounce Kemiah?

It's said kuh-MY-uh /kəˈmaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Kemiah a boy or girl name?

Kemiah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kemiah?

Kemiah is extremely rare and newly emerging in the U.S.

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