Jamiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
13% Masculine / 87% Feminine
Meaning:
Jamiah is a feminine name of Arabic origin that means 'university' or 'gathering'.
Meaning of the Name Jamiah
Jamiah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'jami'ah' which means 'university' or 'gathering'. The name has a positive and strong meaning, symbolizing knowledge, education, and community. It also has a gentle and elegant sound. Jamiah is not very common and is often chosen for its unique and meaningful qualities.
Popularity of the Name Jamiah
The popularity for the name Jamiah peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 164 births, which ranked number 2,246 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Jamiah had the most female births in 2003 with 164, which ranked number 1,272 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2003 with 16, which ranked number 4,812 out of 12,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jamiah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 79 births to 51 births, a decline of -35.44%. Among females, Jamiah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 79 births to 45 births, a decline of -43.04%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jamiah
- 20 Year Trend of Jamiah: -49.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Jamiah: -35.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jamiah: -43.04%
Popularity of Jamiah by State
Among females, Jamiah was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jamiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jamiah
- Total Births of Jamiah: 49 (-4.28%)
- Female Births of Jamiah: 43 (-5.47%)
Given the downward trend of Jamiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jamiah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 43 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.47%.