Tamia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tamia has African roots, meaning 'palm tree.' It has evolved from its original form to its current usage. The name is often associated with traits of strength and resilience. There is no biblical relevance. Tamia became popular in the late 20th century and is currently seen as a modern and unique name.
The name Tamia is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Tamia has been falling 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, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tamia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6690th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2797th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1835th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 517th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1392nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tamia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tamia"
Pronunciation
/təˈmiːə/
Origin
African
Etymology
The name Tamia is derived from the African word for 'palm tree.' It is often associated with strength and resilience.
Meaning
palm tree
Language Evolution
Tamia
Historical Usage
Tamia gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in North America, influenced by cultural trends and notable personalities.
Variants & Derivatives
Tami, Tammy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tamia is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tamia Hill, Tamia (the singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tamia"
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 "Tamia"
"Tamia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6690th of 12526 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2797th of 19264 | 418 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1835th of 27321 | 1,120 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 517th of 35406 | 9,153 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1392nd of 30306 | 1,976 |
Regional Popularity of "Tamia" 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 "Tamia" 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) |
85.12% 2500th/2937 |
64.83% 2258th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
45.81% 1688th/3685 |
40.22% 1800th/4475 |
28.07% 1458th/5194 |
50.12% 3166th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.22% 560th/4582 |
8.95% 462nd/5164 |
4.94% 361st/7313 |
15.85% 1183rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.90% 1271st/3984 |
32.09% 1440th/4487 |
16.49% 1125th/6822 |
37.78% 2371st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tamia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tamia" 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.