Kamiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kamiya is a Japanese name meaning 'house of the gods,' rooted in the words for deity and place. It has evolved from its historical Japanese forms into a name recognized in contemporary culture, particularly in anime contexts. The name carries connotations of spirituality and respect. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Kamiya is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kamiya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kamiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1984th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1590th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kamiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kamiya"
Pronunciation
/kəˈmiːjə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
Kamiya is derived from the Japanese words 'kami,' meaning 'god' or 'deity,' and 'ya,' which denotes a place or house. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'house of the gods.'
Meaning
house of the gods
Language Evolution
Kamiya (Japanese), カミヤ (Romaji)
Historical Usage
The name Kamiya has been used in Japan for centuries and has gained popularity particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often associated with modern culture and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Kami, Kamiya-chan
Modern Popularity & Image
Kamiya is perceived positively, often associated with spirituality and cultural heritage, especially in Japanese communities and among fans of anime and manga.
Famous People
Kamiya Kaoru - a fictional character from the anime and manga series 'Rurouni Kenshin', Kamiya Hiroshi - a well-known Japanese voice actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kamiya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kamiya"
"Kamiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10927th of 27321 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1984th of 35406 | 1,537 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1590th of 30306 | 1,654 |
Regional Popularity of "Kamiya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kamiya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.40% 1622nd/4582 |
46.09% 2380th/5164 |
18.99% 1389th/7313 |
60.75% 4534th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.17% 1242nd/3984 |
43.37% 1946th/4487 |
18.38% 1254th/6822 |
66.95% 4202nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kamiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kamiya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.