Damya
Every Damya since 1998 — 1,461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damya
Damya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,174 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,461 American babies have been named Damya. Its peak came in 2008, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Damya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,011 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,018 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,055 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,873 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,670 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,860 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,478 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,712 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,478 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,443 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,790 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,464 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,638 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,670 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,153 |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,274 |
| 2008 | 102 | #2,034 |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,218 |
| 2006 | 99 | #2,006 |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,092 |
| 2004 | 77 | #2,267 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,417 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,107 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,566 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,606 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damya in 2025?
Damya ranked #6,174 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damya?
1,461 babies have been named Damya in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damya most popular?
Damya peaked in 2008, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Damya a boy or girl name?
Damya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damya rising or falling?
Damya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.