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Tamekia

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Pronounced tah-MEE-kee-ah /təˈmiː.ki.ə/Medium

Meaning: Tamekia is a 1970s American coinage, an elaboration of Tameka or Tamika with an added -ia. It has no secure ancient root; it belongs to a family of inventive Tam- names of the era. The honest story is coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A 1970s invention: Tamekia elaborates Tameka with an -ia (said 'tah-MEE-kee-ah'). A genuine coinage of its era.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTamekia is a 1970s American coinage, an elaboration of Tameka or Tamika with an added -ia. It has no secure ancient root; it belongs to a family of inventive Tam- names of the era. The honest story is coinage.
U.S. rank (1998)#12283 ↗ Rising
1998 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,883

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919681998

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

Tamekia is an elaboration of Tameka and Tamika, American coinages of the 1970s. It flourished within a lively tradition of inventive, musical names in African-American families, cresting around 1979. It has no ancient etymology; it rose and fell with that fashion.

Uncommon now, it reads as a distinctly late-1970s creation. Melodic, warm, and of its era.

Did you know? Tamekia extends the popular Tameka/Tamika — 1970s coinages — with a flowing -ia, its peak around 1979.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tamekia — 1970s coinage; elaboration of Tameka/Tamika

Variations

TamekaTamikaTameka

Nicknames

MekaKia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamekia mean?

Tamekia is a 1970s American coinage, an elaboration of Tameka or Tamika. The honest story is a stylish invention rather than an ancient root.

How do you pronounce Tamekia?

It's said tah-MEE-kee-ah /təˈmiː.ki.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tamekia a boy or girl name?

Tamekia is used as a girl's name.

Is Tamekia making a comeback?

Tamekia is uncommon today and reads as a late-1970s coinage rather than a reviving name.

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