Possibly related to 'place of small woods' or 'heart'
Kamiah is a name with multiple potential roots. It is most notably a place name in Idaho, derived from the Nez Perce word 'qéemu', referring to a type of plant or 'place of small woods'. In other contexts, it is sometimes used as a modern creative variation of names like Kamiyah or Jeremiah, occasionally associated with the Arabic word for 'heart'.
About 46 girls were named Kamiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
