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👧As Girl Name

1982

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#1272

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

38

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

1981

First Year

2022

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4815

Peak Rank

350

Total Count

35

Years Active

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## The Story of Jamiah

### As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Jamiah as a girl name dates back to 1982, when 6 babies received it. 2003 was its biggest year on record, with 164 newborns named Jamiah — #1,272 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 49% of all recorded Jamiahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,681 among girl names with 29 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 2K Jamiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Jamiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2003: 16 births, good for #4,815 nationwide. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Jamiahs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 350 Jamiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Jamiah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jamiah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Jama](/jama)
* Jamma
* [Jamia](/jamia)
* Jumna
* Jamming
* [Gemma](/gemma)
* Jammies
* [Jana](/jana)
* [Jammy](/jammy)
* [Jemma](/jemma)
* [Janna](/janna)
* [Jima](/jima)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jamiah

What does the name Jamiah mean?

Jamiah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jamiah in 2026?

In 2026, Jamiah ranks #4,681 among girls' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Jamiah most popular?

Jamiah reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #1,272 that year with 164 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jamiah most popular?

Jamiah has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jamiah.

Is Jamiah a unisex name?

Yes — Jamiah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 88% of Jamiahs assigned female and 12% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Jamiah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jamiah include Luberta, Allissa, Courtnee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧LubertaPeak #1272](/luberta)[👧AllissaPeak #1272](/allissa)[👧CourtneePeak #1272](/courtnee)[👧KailiPeak #1272](/kaili)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦ElverPeak #4815](/elver)[👦BrenPeak #4815](/bren)[👦MehulPeak #4815](/mehul)[👦TreonPeak #4815](/treon)

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## About the name Jamiah 

Jamiah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Jamiah's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #1,272\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jamiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2003 → ](/year/2003)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "J" → ](/letter/j)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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