Supplanter or beautiful
Jamiya is a modern American name likely created as a feminine elaboration of James or Jamia. It combines the Hebrew roots of James, meaning 'supplanter', with phonetic elements often found in Arabic-inspired names suggesting beauty.
Less common today
Jamiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #993 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
