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Tamiia

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Pronounced tah-MEE-uh /tɑˈmiː.ə/Low

Meaning: Tamiia is a respelling of Tamia, a modern name carried into wide notice by the Canadian R&B singer Tamia in the nineteen-nineties. The doubled -ii gives the familiar name a personal look. It has no fixed ancient etymology, though Tamia is sometimes linked by families to 'palm tree.'Low

In 30 seconds: Tamiia is a respelling of Tamia, a name popularized by the R&B singer. It stayed rare, appearing around the early two-thousands (said tah-MEE-uh).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTamiia is a respelling of Tamia, a modern name carried into wide notice by the Canadian R&B singer Tamia in the nineteen-nineties. The doubled -ii gives the familiar name a personal look. It has no fixed ancient etymology, though Tamia is sometimes linked by families to 'palm tree.'
U.S. rank (2005)#16233 ↘ Falling
2005 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319992005

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

Tamiia is a modern respelling of Tamia, a name that gained visibility through the R&B singer Tamia in the nineteen-nineties. Families sometimes link Tamia to 'palm tree,' though it functions mainly as a smooth, contemporary coinage. The doubled -ii spelling personalizes it; its small record clusters in the early two-thousands.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around the early two-thousands. A girl named Tamiia is a young adult today.

Did you know? Tamiia respells Tamia, the name the R&B singer Tamia made familiar in the nineteen-nineties, using a doubled -ii for a distinctive look.
Overall data confidence 27%
References - Tamiia — Respelling of Tamia; R&B singer noted factually; 'palm tree' sometimes cited

Variations

TamiaTamyaTania

Nicknames

TamiMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamiia mean?

It is a respelling of Tamia, a modern name made familiar by the R&B singer Tamia; it has no fixed older meaning, though it is sometimes linked to 'palm tree.'

How do you pronounce Tamiia?

It is said tah-MEE-uh /tɑˈmiː.ə/ - three syllables.

Is Tamiia a boy or girl name?

Tamiia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tamiia?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around the early two-thousands.

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