Girl · #4,585 in 2026

Kamiah

Kamiah is a city in Lewis and Idaho counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The largest city in Lewis County, it extends only a small distance into Idaho County, south of Lawyer Creek. As of the 2020 census, Kamiah had a population of 1,117. The city lies in the narrow valley of the Clearwater River; downstream are Orofino and Lewiston, at the confluence with the Snake River.

Current Rank
#4,585
Peak Rank
#1,704 (2016)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-44%
1990
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#1704
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
36
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kamiah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kamiah is a city in Lewis and Idaho counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The largest city in Lewis County, it extends only a small distance into Idaho County, south of Lawyer Creek. As of the 2020 census, Kamiah had a population of 1,117. The city lies in the narrow valley of the Clearwater River; downstream are Orofino and Lewiston, at the confluence with the Snake River.

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Origin & history
Kamiah, circa 1950 The Kamiah area has been inhabited by the Nez Perce for centuries. The name "Kamiah" is Nez Perce for "many rope litters," as Nez Perce manufactured "Kamia" ropes in the area to fish steelhead . Also according to Nez Perce tradition, the Appaloosa horse was first bred in the area. On their return trip east, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in the Kamiah area for several weeks during the spring of 1806, waiting for snows to melt. Kamiah is the character name of the Nez Perce/Blackfoot woman in Across the Wide Missouri , a 1951 'mountain men' film set in the 1830s. Simila

The Story of Kamiah

Kamiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 125 Kamiahs were born — ranking #1,704 that year. As of 2026, Kamiah ranks #4,585 for baby girls with 30 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 2K Kamiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Kamiah

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Chief Lawyer , Nez Perce leader, is buried at Nikesa Cemetery in East Kamiah
  • Ken Hobart , former CFL quarterback , graduated from Kamiah High School in 1979
  • Jeff Krogh , racing driver
  • Mark Krogh , racing driver

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Names that sound like Kamiah

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kamiah

What does the name Kamiah mean?
Kamiah is a city in Lewis and Idaho counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The largest city in Lewis County, it extends only a small distance into Idaho County, south of Lawyer Creek. As of the 2020 census, Kamiah had a population of 1,117. The city lies in the narrow valley of the Clearwater River; downstream are Orofino and Lewiston, at the confluence with the Snake River.
How popular is Kamiah in 2026?
In 2026, Kamiah ranks #4,585 among girls' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.
When was Kamiah most popular?
Kamiah reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #1,704 that year with 125 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kamiah most popular?
Kamiah has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Alabama, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kamiah.
Is Kamiah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kamiah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kamiah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kamiah include Charlcie, Tiffney, Lacresha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kamiah

Kamiah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kamiah's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #1,704. Use the chart and map above to compare Kamiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.