Likely a modern variant of Tamar, meaning palm tree.
Tamaiya is a contemporary American name, likely created as a melodic elaboration of the Hebrew name Tamar or the Russian name Tamara. It follows the popular trend of adding the '-aiya' suffix to established roots to create a fresh, lyrical sound. While its exact origins are modern, it is often associated with the grace and resilience of the palm tree.
Less common today
Tamaiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,254 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).