Tameka
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tameka is an African-American name meaning “modern coinage”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tameka
Tameka is a name that emerged within African-American communities during the mid-20th century. It is a modern coinage reflecting a cultural trend of developing unique phonological structures in given names. While it lacks a singular ancestral etymology, it fits within a tradition of name creation that prioritizes aesthetic and cultural resonance over traditional linguistic roots.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tameka
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tameka is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Tameka
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tameka is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Australia across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 230K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.36M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.22M births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 260K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tameka was last recorded at #11,619 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2017) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #754 in 1975. Its lowest recorded position was #11,619 in 2017. Over the last 8 years (2009–2017) the name fell -6184 places (from #5,435 to #11,619).
Name StyleMethodology
Tameka is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1977, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Tameka
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tameka is defined by three syllables that follow an unstressed-stressed-unstressed stress pattern, lending the name a distinctively melodic flow. The name gained significant visibility in 20th-century African American popular music and media, establishing its identity within that cultural sphere. These elements converge to define its Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Tameka
Middle names used with TamekaMethodology
Tameka is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Tameka Nicole · Tameka Michelle · Tameka Renee · Tameka Denise · Tameka LashawnView all 339 girl middle names.
- Total 436 middle names used with Tameka
- 20 boy middle names used with Tameka
- 60 unisex middle names used with Tameka
Middle name suggestions for TamekaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tameka is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Tameka Moore · Tameka Mills · Tameka Marsh · Tameka Marks · Tameka Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tameka
Sound Like Tameka Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tamika · Tomeka · Tamiko · View all 40 names
Spelled Like Tameka Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tamekia · Tameika · Tameeka · View all 15 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tameka Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tameka”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tameka"Methodology
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage
Examples
- It happened that Tameka brought more vodka with her and had planned to make them something called Pink Panty Droppers. That was until she saw them drinking Bloody Marys and wanted to try one.
More Info
How to Spell Tameka in ASL
- T
- a
- m
- e
- k
- a
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