How Many People Are Named Tamekia?

Complete statistics for the name Tamekia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tamekia
Very Rare
African-American

Tamekia is a very rare female name, with only 1,811 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 182,244 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 172 births, and it's interesting how its usage has remained stable since then.

~1,811
Living in US
1 in 182,244
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Tameka
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Warm
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,460
Worldwide Bearers
#149,109
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,431
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11
🇬🇾 Guyana
9
🇬🇧 England
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,811 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
7
Would be under 30 (0%)
1,876
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,883 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tamekia Through the Generations

Tamekia has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1979, where it reached a high of 172 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a consistent appeal, with most people named Tamekia falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong generational continuity. its rarity, Tamekia stands out as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, offering a unique identity to those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 170
Georgia 165
Mississippi 125
Texas 125
Louisiana 93
Florida 85
Illinois 83
North Carolina 81
Tennessee 66
South Carolina 63

✨ Similar Names to Tamekia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tamekia's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Tamekia

How Many People Have the Name Tamekia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,811 people in the United States currently share the name Tamekia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,244 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tamekia a Common or Rare Name?

Tamekia 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 Tamekia Mean?

Tamekia means "creative variant of Tameka" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tamekia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tamekia Most Popular?

The name Tamekia reached peak popularity in 1979, with 172 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 Tamekia?

Approximately 1,811 people named Tamekia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,883. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,244 Americans.

Is Tamekia a rare name?

Tamekia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,244 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tamekia mean?

Tamekia means "creative variant of Tameka" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Tamekia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tamekia are male and 100% are female.

When was Tamekia most popular?

Tamekia peaked in 1979 with 172 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,811
All-Time Births1,883
1 in X1 in 182,244
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1979
World Rank#149,109
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.