How Many People Are Named Lameka?
Complete statistics for the name Lameka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lameka is a very rare female name, with only 464 people named Lameka living in the US today, making up just 1 in 711,444 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 46 births, and it's been stable since then, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their analytical minds and love of solitude.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 480 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lameka Through the Generations
Lameka has seen its highest usage in the late 1970s, with a peak of 46 births in 1978. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though it's become less common overall. Today, most people named Lameka are between 30 and 60 years old, with a significant portion born in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This generation makes up nearly all of those bearing the name, indicating a strong generational tie to the moniker.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lameka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lameka
How Many People Have the Name Lameka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 464 people in the United States currently share the name Lameka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 711,444 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lameka a Common or Rare Name?
Lameka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lameka Mean?
Lameka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lameka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lameka Most Popular?
The name Lameka reached peak popularity in 1978, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lameka?
Approximately 464 people named Lameka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 480. That works out to roughly 1 in 711,444 Americans.
Is Lameka a rare name?
Lameka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 711,444 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lameka mean?
Lameka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lameka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lameka are male and 100% are female.
When was Lameka most popular?
Lameka peaked in 1978 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.