Kamiah
Every Kamiah since 1990 — 1,782 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamiah
Kamiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,361 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,782 American babies have been named Kamiah. Its peak came in 2016, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kamiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,361 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,859 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,674 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,737 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,660 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,388 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,468 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,544 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,172 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,709 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,227 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,024 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,823 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,582 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,206 |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,323 |
| 2009 | 99 | #2,068 |
| 2008 | 100 | #2,055 |
| 2007 | 71 | #2,607 |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,569 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,714 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,861 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,152 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,167 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,592 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,118 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,006 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamiah in 2025?
Kamiah ranked #3,361 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamiah?
1,782 babies have been named Kamiah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamiah most popular?
Kamiah peaked in 2016, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Kamiah a boy or girl name?
Kamiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamiah rising or falling?
Kamiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.