Tomeka
Tomeka is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; derived from or inspired by Tamika, often associated with sweetness or beloved qualities.
Origin and history
Tomeka is a contemporary American feminine name that gained prominence in the United States during the late 20th century. It developed as an elaborated variant inspired by modern naming trends and names like Tamika. While popular in the 1970s and 1980s, its usage in recent years has become quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,628 babies in the United States have been named Tomeka since 1880. It ranks #2930 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13.5 %)
- NC (11.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- MS (8.4 %)
- AL (7.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,385 |
| 1980-1990 | 992 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tomi, Meeka
Fun facts
- Tomeka saw its highest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 1970s.
- It arose alongside popular modern rhyming names such as Tamika, Tameka, and Shameka.