Tamika Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-MEE-kah / tæˈmiːkəJapanese; 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 182 |
| 1969 | 174 |
| 1970 | 259 |
| 1971 | 401 |
| 1972 | 627 |
| 1973 | 808 |
| 1974 | 1,040 |
| 1975 | 2,159 |
| 1976 | 1,866 |
| 1977 | 1,695 |
| 1978 | 1,637 |
| 1979 | 1,413 |
| 1980 | 1,279 |
| 1981 | 1,187 |
| 1982 | 1,056 |
| 1983 | 922 |
| 1984 | 833 |
| 1985 | 704 |
| 1986 | 558 |
| 1987 | 545 |
| 1988 | 491 |
| 1989 | 381 |
| 1990 | 405 |
| 1991 | 325 |
| 1992 | 259 |
| 1993 | 220 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 147 |
| 1996 | 115 |
| 1997 | 107 |
| 1998 | 100 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |