Kamiah
2025 SSA
About Kamiah
Kamiah is a feminine name with Native American origins, specifically from the Nez Perce language. The name is associated with a town in Idaho named after a Nez Perce woman, with the meaning often cited as 'many rope litters' or sometimes interpreted as 'quiet one.' With its melodic three-syllable pronunciation (KAH-mee-ah), the name has a flowing, natural quality that reflects its indigenous roots. While still relatively uncommon in mainstream American naming, Kamiah has seen modest usage as parents increasingly seek names with authentic cultural significance and distinctive sounds. Its combination of uniqueness, meaningful heritage, and pleasing phonetics makes it attractive to those looking for an uncommon name that carries historical depth.
Pronounced KAH-mee-uh.
As of October 2026, Kamiah ranked #3361 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1709 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,023 | 56 | 31.3 |
| 2015 | #2,226 | 85 | 47.6 |
| 2016 | #1,709 | 125 | 70.5 |
| 2017 | #2,172 | 88 | 51 |
| 2018 | #2,544 | 69 | 40.6 |
| 2019 | #2,468 | 72 | 42.9 |
| 2020 | #2,387 | 74 | 45.8 |
| 2021 | #2,691 | 64 | 39 |
| 2022 | #2,735 | 63 | 38.4 |
| 2023 | #3,732 | 41 | 25.6 |
| 2024 | #3,910 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 2025 | #3,361 | 46 | 28.6 |