Derived from Tamia, likely meaning date palm or palm tree
Tameya is a modern American elaboration of the name Tamia. While its exact roots are debated, it is most frequently linked to the Hebrew name Tamar, which refers to the date palm tree, symbolizing fruitfulness and grace. It may also be influenced by the Slavic name Tamara or used as a creative rhythmic variant in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Tameya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,170 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).