Jamiah is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'jamila,' meaning beautiful. It's a unisex name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The name's unique spelling and pronunciation contribute to its distinctiveness.
The name Jamiah has seen varied popularity over time, with peaks in the early to mid-90s and again around the late 2000s and early 2010s, but a steady decline since then, reaching its lowest point recently with only 6 births recorded in 2022.