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Tamika Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtah-MEE-kah / tæˈmiːkə

Japanese; African American

Meaning

Japanese: child of the people; African American: a modern name

Historical & Cultural Background

Tamika is a name that has roots in both Japanese and African American cultures. In Japan, it can be associated with names that mean 'child of the people.' The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names that blend cultural significance with modern appeal.

Trend Summary

Tamika saw a peak in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tamika was first seen in the United States in 1951. Tamika has ranked as high as #245 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Tamika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tamika (2007)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19515
19595
196328
196430
196516
196620
196736
1968182
1969174
1970259
1971401
1972627
1973808
19741,040
19752,159
19761,866
19771,695
19781,637
19791,413
19801,279
19811,187
19821,056
1983922
1984833
1985704
1986558
1987545
1988491
1989381
1990405
1991325
1992259
1993220
1994161
1995147
1996115
1997107
1998100
199975
200068
200151
200253
200339
200435
200532
200625
200729
200819
200921
201020
201110
201211
20139
20145
201510
20166
20178
20187
20199
202011
20215
20225