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Formeka

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Pronounced for-MEE-kuh /fɔrˈmiː.kə/Low

Meaning: Formeka is a modern American coinage on the -meka sound, in the family of Tomeka, Shameka and Tameka. Its For- opening is uncommon, and it carries no older inherited meaning; it reads as an invented, rhythmic name.Low

In 30 seconds: Formeka is a modern -meka coinage near Tomeka and Shameka. It stayed rare, appearing in the late nineteen-seventies (said for-MEE-kuh).

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningFormeka is a modern American coinage on the -meka sound, in the family of Tomeka, Shameka and Tameka. Its For- opening is uncommon, and it carries no older inherited meaning; it reads as an invented, rhythmic name.

U.S. rank (1981)#10926 ↘ Falling

1981 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Formeka comes from the productive -meka ending that shaped many late-century American girls' names. Its distinctive For- opening sets it apart from the more common Tomeka and Shameka. It has no ancient root; it was assembled for its full, balanced sound and clusters in the late nineteen-seventies.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak, appearing from the late nineteen-seventies. A girl named Formeka then is in middle age today.

Did you know? Formeka belongs to the -meka naming family, alongside Tomeka, Shameka and Tameka, a sound American parents favored from the nineteen-seventies onward.

Overall data confidence 25%

References - Formeka — Modern coinage; -meka; Tomeka family

Variations

TomekaShamekaTameka

Nicknames

MekaFormy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Formeka mean?

It is a modern coinage on the -meka sound, in the family of Tomeka and Shameka; it has no older inherited meaning.

How do you pronounce Formeka?

It is said for-MEE-kuh /fɔrˈmiː.kə/ - three syllables.

Is Formeka a boy or girl name?

Formeka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Formeka?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak, appearing from the late nineteen-seventies.