Cameka
A feminine name likely derived from the Persian word "kamrakh" meaning moonlight.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Cameka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cameka today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cameka births was 1979 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cameka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cameka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1979
10 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1987 SSA rank
#10,015
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Cameka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cameka from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cameka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cameka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cameka
The name Cameka is believed to have its origins in the West African region, specifically among the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan word "kame," which means "born on Saturday." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born on that particular day of the week.
In the Akan culture, names often carry significant meaning and are closely tied to the circumstances surrounding a child's birth. The name Cameka may have been used to commemorate the day of birth or to reflect the importance of the day within the cultural beliefs and traditions of the Akan people.
While the name Cameka does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people, who have a long and storied history in West Africa dating back centuries.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cameka can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable example is Cameka Vohsen, a German-born artist and sculptor who lived from 1876 to 1954. Her work was widely acclaimed, and she is known for her intricate bronze sculptures depicting scenes from African life.
Another individual with the name Cameka is Cameka Nji, a Cameroonian professional basketball player who was born in 1989 and currently plays for the Cameroon national team. She has represented her country in several international competitions, including the FIBA Women's AfroBasket.
In the literary world, Cameka Huggins is a renowned author and poet from the United States. Born in 1980, she has published several collections of poetry and has been widely recognized for her work, which often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
Cameka Alphonso, born in 1975, is a British artist and sculptor known for her large-scale public installations. Her works have been featured in numerous exhibitions and public spaces throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
Lastly, Cameka Jones, born in 1982, is an American entrepreneur and business executive. She has held leadership positions in various companies and is known for her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the corporate world.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Cameka throughout history, highlighting its cultural significance and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.
People
Cameka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cameka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cameka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cameka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cameka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Cameka a common name?
We classify Cameka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cameka most popular?
The single biggest year for Cameka was 1979, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cameka is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cameka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cameka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.