Tamika
Tamika is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Child of the people, or sweet person (varies by interpretation).
Origin and history
Tamika is a modern African American name that gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often considered a variant of the Japanese name Tamiko or an invented name combining popular melodic elements. Though its usage has decreased in recent years, it remains a well-recognized classic of its era.
Popularity in the United States
22,760 babies in the United States have been named Tamika since 1880. It ranks #974 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2080.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.6 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 486 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,905 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,956 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,914 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Tamika
- Tamika Catchings: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Tamika Mallory: Activist
Nicknames
Tami, Mika, Tam
Fun facts
- Tamika experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
- The name likely evolved as a blend of traditional modern prefixes with the popular name Tami or influenced by Japanese Tamiko.