Tameika Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtuh-MEE-kuh / təˈmiːkəAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: a variant of Tamika; English: derived from the name Tamika
Historical & Cultural Background
Tameika is a name that emerged within African American communities in the United States. It is often considered a modern variant of the name Tamika, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names that blend cultural heritage with contemporary influences.
Trend Summary
Tameika has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tamika
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tameika was first seen in the United States in 1970. Tameika has ranked as high as #994 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tameika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tameika (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 54 |
| 1974 | 67 |
| 1975 | 91 |
| 1976 | 86 |
| 1977 | 106 |
| 1978 | 104 |
| 1979 | 101 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 97 |
| 1982 | 99 |
| 1983 | 83 |
| 1984 | 73 |
| 1985 | 72 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |