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Tamica

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Pronounced tah-MEE-kah /təˈmiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Tamica is a variant of Tamika (Tameka), a 1970s American coinage. It has no secure ancient root; it belongs to a family of inventive Ta-/-ika names of the era. The honest story is coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A 1970s invention: Tamica varies Tamika (said 'tah-MEE-kah'). A genuine coinage of its era.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTamica is a variant of Tamika (Tameka), a 1970s American coinage. It has no secure ancient root; it belongs to a family of inventive Ta-/-ika names of the era. The honest story is coinage.
U.S. rank (2003)#15571 ↘ Falling
2003 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619672003

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

Tamica is a variant of Tamika, an American coinage of the 1970s. It flourished within a lively tradition of inventive, rhythmic names in African-American families, cresting around 1976. It has no ancient etymology; it rose and fell with that naming fashion.

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

Did you know? Tamica belongs to the popular Tamika/Tameka family of 1970s coinages, with its peak around 1976.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tamica — 1970s coinage; variant of Tamika/Tameka

Variations

TamikaTamekaTamiko

Nicknames

MicaTami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamica mean?

Tamica is a variant of Tamika, a 1970s American coinage. The honest story is a stylish invention rather than an ancient root.

How do you pronounce Tamica?

It's said tah-MEE-kah /təˈmiː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Tamica a boy or girl name?

Tamica is used as a girl's name.

Is Tamica making a comeback?

Tamica is uncommon today and reads as a 1970s coinage rather than a reviving name.

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