UK girl's name
Kamiah
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from an indigenous language.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 7 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2006 to 2020. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Kamiah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamiah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 7 girls were registered as Kamiah.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
7 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Kamiah mean?
The name Kamiah is believed to have its roots in the Nez Perce language, spoken by the Nez Perce Native American tribe. The Nez Perce people have historically inhabited the Wallowa Valley in northeastern Oregon, as well as parts of Idaho and Washington.
The name Kamiah is thought to be derived from the Nez Perce word "qéemyx̣," which means "lichen" or "tree moss." This connection to nature and the environment is a common theme in many Native American names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamiah can be found in the Lewis and Clark journals. During their expedition in the early 1800s, they encountered a Nez Perce village called Camiah, which is believed to be the modern-day town of Kamiah, Idaho.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Kamiah. One such person was Kamiah (c. 1790-1847), a Nez Perce woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Her assistance was invaluable in helping the explorers navigate through the Nez Perce territory.
Another notable Kamiah was Kamiah (1808-1882), a Nez Perce chief who played a significant role in the Nez Perce War of 1877. He was known for his efforts to maintain peace between his tribe and the United States government.
In the realm of literature, Kamiah is the name of a character in the novel "The Squaw Man" by Farah Wingate (1905). The novel depicts the life of a British aristocrat who falls in love with a Native American woman named Kamiah.
Kamiah is also the name of a fictional character in the novel "The White Dawn" by Virgil Scott (1975), which explores the experiences of a young Native American woman during the early years of European settlement in North America.
Another notable individual with the name Kamiah was Kamiah Sogoree (1920-2010), a Nez Perce author and educator who dedicated her life to preserving the language and culture of her tribe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kamiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Kamiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kamiah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamiah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4796 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5309 | 6 | 2 |
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- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
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- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Kamiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamiah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Kamiah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 7 babies registered as Kamiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamiah?
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from an indigenous language.
How many people are called Kamiah in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Kamiah across the 8 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.