Tameka
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About Tameka
Tameka is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. Tameka reached its peak popularity in 1975 but has declined steadily since the 1990s.
The name has a melodic quality with its three syllables and balanced sound pattern. While some consider Tameka a creative variation of Tamara or Tamar, it has established itself as a distinct name in its own right. The name's rhythm and ending vowel sound create a musical, feminine quality.
Today, most Tamekas are not babies but moms themselves.
Tameka is also given to boys.
Pronounced tah-MEE-kah.
As of October 2026, Tameka ranked #16565 for girls in US births in 2011 and #6230 for boys in US births in 1984 SSA, peaked at #241 for girls in 1977 and #3812 for boys in 1977.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Tameka on lists
Famous Tamekas
- Tameka "Tiny" CottleGirl
American singer
- Tameka EmpsonGirl
British actress/comedienne
- Tameka ButtGirl
Australian footballer
- Tameka WilliamsGirl
Kittitian sprinter
- Tameka JamesonGirl
Nigerian sprinter
- Tameka MainGirl
Australian child actress; twin of sister Bojana
- Tameka FosterGirl
American wardrobe stylist and ex,wife of singer Usher