How Many People Are Named Jameka?

Complete statistics for the name Jameka in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jameka
Very Rare
1,631
Estimated People
1 in 202,330
1 in X Americans
1993
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,631 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 37

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 52
California 25
Florida 61
Georgia 122
Illinois 38
Louisiana 31
Mississippi 43
North Carolina 95
New York 5
Ohio 5
South Carolina 21
Tennessee 33
Texas 26
Virginia 32
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jameka

How Many People Have the Name Jameka in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,631 people in the United States currently share the name Jameka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 202,330 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jameka a Common or Rare Name?

Jameka is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jameka Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jameka are covered in full on the Jameka name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jameka Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jameka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Jameka is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jameka Most Popular?

The name Jameka reached peak popularity in 1993, with 102 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jameka Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jameka across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jameka?

Approximately 1,631 people in the United States share the name Jameka, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jameka a rare name?

Jameka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 202,330 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jameka mean?

The meaning and origin of Jameka is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jameka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jameka are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Jameka most popular?

The name Jameka reached its peak in 1993, with 102 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,631
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 202,330
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1993
Male %0%
Female %100%

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