Tema

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Pronounced TEH-mah /ˈtɛ.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana), a name traditionally given to a child who follows twins; also the name of a Ghanaian port city. A meaningful day/order name.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful Akan name: Tema marks a child born after twins (said 'TEH-mah'). Rooted and rare.

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Origin MediumAkan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana), a name traditionally given to a child who follows twins; also the name of a Ghanaian port city. A meaningful day/order name.

U.S. rank (2024)#17390 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 181

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

Tema comes from the Akan of Ghana, a name for a child born after twins, and a Ghanaian city. It reads rooted and rare in the U.S. (said 'TEH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, meaningful, and rooted.

Did you know? Tema is an Akan name from Ghana, traditionally given to a child who follows twins - and also the name of a Ghanaian port city (said 'TEH-mah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Tema — Akan 'child after twins'; Ghanaian city

Variations

TemahTiomaTemaa

Nicknames

TemMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tema mean?

Tema is an Akan name (a child who follows twins); it is also a Ghanaian city.

How do you pronounce Tema?

It's said TEH-mah /ˈtɛ.mə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tema a boy or girl name?

Tema is a girl's name.

How popular is Tema?

Tema is a rare name in the U.S.