Kamecia
A variant of the feminine name Kamecia of uncertain origin, possibly a blend name.
Name Census estimates that about 37 living Americans carry the first name Kamecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamecia today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamecia births was 1984 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamecia. 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 Kamecia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
37
~ 1 in 9,263,631 Americans
Peak year
1984
7 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2010 SSA rank
#15,932
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Kamecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamecia from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamecia 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 Kamecia 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 Kamecia
The name Kamecia is thought to have originated from the Slavic language family, with roots that can be traced back to the regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It is believed to have evolved from the Proto-Slavic word "kam??ca," which means "little stone" or "pebble." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or term of endearment for a child.
The earliest known references to the name Kamecia can be found in medieval records from the 12th and 13th centuries, primarily in regions that are now part of modern-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. During this period, it was common for names to be derived from nature or physical characteristics, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kamecia was a Polish noblewoman, Kamecia of Krakow, who lived in the late 13th century. She was known for her charitable works and was highly respected among her peers. Another historical figure was Kamecia Vítková, a Czech writer and philosopher from the 15th century, who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of her era.
In the 16th century, Kamecia Radziwiłłowa, a Lithuanian noblewoman and patron of the arts, gained recognition for her support of Renaissance culture and her patronage of artists and scholars. Her name has been documented in various historical records and artistic works of that time.
The 17th century saw the emergence of Kamecia Potocka, a Polish aristocrat and landowner, who played a prominent role in the political and social affairs of her time. She was known for her diplomatic skills and her efforts to promote education and cultural development in her region.
In the 19th century, Kamecia Kovalevskaya, a Russian mathematician and writer, became one of the first women to be recognized for her contributions to the field of mathematics. She was a pioneer in her field and paved the way for future generations of women in academia.
While the name Kamecia has retained its Slavic origins, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong cultural and historical ties to Central and Eastern Europe. However, its usage and popularity have varied over time and across different regions, reflecting the ever-changing cultural and linguistic landscapes.
People
Kamecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamecia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 37 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamecia 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 9,263,631 US residents.
Is Kamecia a common name?
We classify Kamecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamecia was 1984, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamecia is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kamecia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamecia 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.
Is Kamecia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamecia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kamecia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kamecia?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kamecia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.