How Many People Are Named Tamya?
Complete statistics for the name Tamya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tamya is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 119,949 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,751 people named Tamya living in the US right now. The majority, 95%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 2,783 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tamya Through the Generations
Tamya peaked in popularity in 2003 with 262 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Tamya are young, with 2,640 under 30 years old, 122 between 30 and 60, and only 21 over 60. This age distribution highlights how Tamya remains a name associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tamya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tamya
How Many People Have the Name Tamya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,751 people in the United States currently share the name Tamya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 119,949 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tamya a Common or Rare Name?
Tamya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tamya Mean?
Tamya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tamya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tamya Most Popular?
The name Tamya reached peak popularity in 2003, with 262 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tamya?
Approximately 2,751 people named Tamya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,783. That works out to roughly 1 in 119,949 Americans.
Is Tamya a rare name?
Tamya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 119,949 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tamya mean?
Tamya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tamya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tamya are male and 100% are female.
When was Tamya most popular?
Tamya peaked in 2003 with 262 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.