Tameka

Updated: October 20, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Tameka is an upbeat and urban baby name. It is relatively modern, only coming into existence in the mid-20th century. As of 2021, Tameka is only a top 12,000 option for girls.

Meaning of the Name Tameka

Tameka originated as a spelling variation of Tamika. Tamika drew inspiration from the name Tamiko, especially after the popularity of jazz singer Tamiko Jones. Tamiko originated in Japan, coming from three kanji elements. The words used are “ta,” “mi,” and “ko.”

Tameka most closely translates to “invented name” in America. It is a variation of Tamika, which drew inspiration from the Japanese name Tamiko. Tamiko itself is a Japanese option that comes from the kanji elements “ta,” “mi,” and “ko.” “Ta” translates to “many,” “mi” to “beautiful,” and “ko” to “child.”

Nicknames for Tameka

Tameka feels youthful and upbeat. It is a trendy and informal baby name and can be paired with a fun and lighthearted nickname. If you're looking for inspiration when it comes to nicknaming the Tameka in your life, we've created a list of possible options:

Tam Tam
Meka
Mika
Tammy
Tammie
Meme

Tameka Name Details

Style: Modern

Gender: Tameka is traditionally considered to be a girls name.

Pronunciation: tuh-MEE-kuh

Syllables: Three

Alternative Spellings for Tameka

Tamika
Tameeka
Tamyka

Tameka Name Popularity

Tameka was first a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index in 1971 at rank 726. It lasted on the list until 1990 at number 842. Tameka did best in 1977 at rank 241. Tameka is not just over a top 11,000 option at number 11,132.