UK girl's name
Kamaiyah
A feminine given name of African origin meaning "thankfulness to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamaiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamaiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Kamaiyah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamaiyah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Kamaiyah.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamaiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Kamaiyah mean?
The name Kamaiyah is a modern-day name that does not have a definitive origin or historical background. It appears to be a unique and creative combination of sounds and syllables that may have been inspired by various cultural influences.
While the exact roots of the name are unclear, some linguists have suggested that it could be a blend of elements from different languages or cultures. The prefix "Kama" bears resemblance to the Sanskrit word "kama," which means desire or love in Hindu philosophy. However, this connection is speculative and has not been confirmed.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Kamaiyah explicitly. The name's uniqueness and modern origin make it challenging to trace its historical usage or significance.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no prominent historical figures or notable individuals recorded with the name Kamaiyah from past eras. However, in contemporary times, the name has gained some recognition, particularly in the music industry.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kamaiyah is the American rapper and songwriter Kamaiyah Johnson, born in 1992. She rose to prominence in the late 2010s with her distinctive West Coast hip-hop style and has released several acclaimed projects, including the mixtape "A Good Night in the Ghetto" and the album "Divine Timing."
Beyond the music world, there are a few other individuals who share the name Kamaiyah, but their public profiles and accomplishments are relatively limited compared to the rapper mentioned above.
It is worth noting that while the name Kamaiyah may not have a rich historical background, its uniqueness and modern appeal have led to its increasing usage in recent years, particularly among parents seeking distinctive and creative names for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kamaiyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Kamaiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kamaiyah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamaiyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamaiyah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5537 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4827 | 8 | 2 |
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- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Kamaiyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamaiyah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Kamaiyah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamaiyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Kamaiyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamaiyah?
A feminine given name of African origin meaning "thankfulness to God".
How many people are called Kamaiyah in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Kamaiyah across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.