Timia

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Pronounced tuh-MEE-uh /təˈmiː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Timia is a modern American coinage — a vowel-swapped cousin of Tamia and Amia. Some connect it loosely to the Greek time, 'honor,' but that link is not documented. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and flowing: Timia sits with Tamia and Amia (said 'tuh-MEE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningTimia is a modern American coinage — a vowel-swapped cousin of Tamia and Amia. Some connect it loosely to the Greek time, 'honor,' but that link is not documented. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#13307 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,164

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

Timia reads as a modern coinage on the Tamia/Amia pattern. A Greek word time ('honor') is sometimes cited, but nothing documents it as the route. The origins are uncertain, which we note (said 'tuh-MEE-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, soft, and coined.

Did you know? Timia belongs to the -mia family of modern American names, where a single vowel change makes a whole new name. Routes uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Timia — Modern coinage near Tamia/Amia; routes uncertain

Variations

TamiaTimiyaTimea

Nicknames

TimMia

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If you like Timia…

Tamia— the closest cousin in sound

Amia— a like soft -mia name

Nia— a like short vowel-bright pick

Kimia— a like modern -mia choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timia mean?

Timia is a modern coinage with no settled meaning. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Timia?

It's said tuh-MEE-uh /təˈmiː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Timia a boy or girl name?

Timia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Timia?

Timia is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.