EntertainmentAmerican1995 – present
Kamaiyah
Rapper, 'How Does It Feel,' West Coast hip-hop
Biography
American rapper and singer from Oakland, California, who rose to prominence with her debut single 'How Does It Feel.' She is known for her West Coast hip-hop style.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1995
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Kamaiyah
American origin
“The extended form of Kamaiya with the emphatic -ah ending, Kamaiyah creates a name with full presence and completion. Popular in African American naming traditions, the -ayah/-iah endings are used to add formality and distinction. The five-syllable structure makes it memorable and sonically rich.”