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Tamicka

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Pronounced tuh-MEE-kuh /təˈmiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Tamicka is a c-k respelling of Tamika, an African-American given name coined in the mid-twentieth century on the Tam- family (Tamara, Tama). Its charm is invented sound rather than a single literal root.Low

In 30 seconds: Tamicka respells Tamika, a mid-century African-American coinage built on the warm Tam- sound (said 'tuh-MEE-kuh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningTamicka is a c-k respelling of Tamika, an African-American given name coined in the mid-twentieth century on the Tam- family (Tamara, Tama). Its charm is invented sound rather than a single literal root.
U.S. rank (1994)#13263 ↘ Falling
1994 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 420

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519711994

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

Tamicka is a spelling variant of Tamika, one of the inventive American names that flourished in Black communities from the nineteen-sixties onward. It builds on the Tam- element shared with Tamara and Tamar rather than translating to a fixed phrase.

This spelling was always rare, seen briefly in the mid nineteen-seventies before disappearing by the nineties. It is very much a name of its moment, not part of any current comeback.

Did you know? Tamicka rode the same creative-spelling wave that gave us Tamika, Tameka and Tamiko — one sound, many written faces, all clustered in the nineteen-seventies.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tamicka — respelling of Tamika; American coinage

Variations

TamikaTamekaTameika

Nicknames

TammyMika

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Latisha— a like African-American coinage of the same decade
Shameka— shares the -eka/-icka sound and era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamicka mean?

Tamicka is a spelling of Tamika, a coined African-American name built on the Tam- sound rather than a fixed meaning.

How do you pronounce Tamicka?

It's said tuh-MEE-kuh /təˈmiː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tamicka a boy or girl name?

Tamicka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tamicka?

Tamicka was a rare spelling, seen briefly in the mid nineteen-seventies and scarce since.

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