Omekia
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Omekia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Omekia today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omekia births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omekia. 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 Omekia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1977 SSA rank
#9,282
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Omekia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Omekia 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 Omekia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Omekia
The name Omekia has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ome" meaning "life" and "kia" meaning "eternal." The name was commonly given to children in the region now known as modern-day Iraq, with the hope that they would live a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omekia can be found in a Sumerian cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. This tablet was a record of births and names given to newborns in the city during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Omekia has been recorded in various historical texts and records. In the 8th century BCE, an Assyrian warrior named Omekia is mentioned in the annals of King Sargon II for his bravery in battle. Additionally, a merchant by the name of Omekia is referenced in a Babylonian trade document from the 6th century BCE, indicating the name's use in commercial circles.
In the 3rd century CE, a Greek philosopher named Omekia is said to have lived in Alexandria, Egypt, and is credited with writing several treatises on ethics and virtue. However, very little is known about this individual, and some historians dispute their existence.
During the Middle Ages, the name Omekia was occasionally seen in various regions of Europe, possibly introduced by travelers or traders from the Middle East. One notable figure was Omekia of Verona, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century and is known for his contributions to the study of Latin grammar.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Omekia de Castillo is recorded as being part of an expedition to the New World, though details of their life and accomplishments are scarce.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Omekia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this moniker. Its unique and evocative meaning, however, has ensured that it continues to be passed down across generations.
People
Omekia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omekia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omekia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omekia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omekia 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Omekia a common name?
We classify Omekia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omekia most popular?
The single biggest year for Omekia was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omekia is about 50 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 Omekia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omekia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omekia 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 Omekia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omekia 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 Omekia 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 share the name Omekia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.