Tameka
Girl nameTameka has been given to 12,772 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 1977.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
12,772
Peak year
1977 (1,031 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1965
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Tameka's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #269 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tameka — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tameka.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tameka?
Tameka has been given to 12,772 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tameka peak?
Tameka peaked in 1977, when 1,031 babies were given the name.
Is Tameka a girl or boy name?
Tameka is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tameka are girls).
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