Tameaka
A feminine name derived from the Japanese elements "tame" (precious) and "aka" (red).
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Tameaka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tameaka today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tameaka births was 1979 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tameaka. 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.
People living today
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
1979
23 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,544
Tracked since 1973
Census
Tameaka in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 133 people with the first name Tameaka, which placed it at #48,223 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,223
National first-name rank
People counted
133
133 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tameaka
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tameaka is Black at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tameaka described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tameaka at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.2% · 124
- White2.3% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 3
- Two or more races2.3% · 3
Popularity
Tameaka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tameaka from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 94 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tameaka 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 Tameaka 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 Tameaka
The name Tameaka has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken in West Africa, predominantly in present-day Nigeria, Togo, and Benin. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, a period marked by the flourishing of the Yoruba civilization and its cultural traditions.
The name Tameaka is a combination of two Yoruba words: "tami" meaning "to make" or "to create," and "eka" which translates to "wealth" or "prosperity." Collectively, the name carries the meaning of "one who creates wealth" or "prosperity maker," reflecting the Yoruba cultural values of hard work, abundance, and success.
While the name does not appear to have direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the rich oral traditions and naming practices of the Yoruba people. These naming conventions often embodied aspirations, virtues, or significant events, serving as a means of cultural preservation and identity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tameaka dates back to the late 16th century, when it was documented in historical records of the Kingdom of Oyo, a prominent Yoruba empire of that time. However, it is important to note that written records from this period are limited, and the name may have been in use earlier in various Yoruba communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tameaka, though their stories and accomplishments are not widely documented. One such figure was Tameaka Adebisi (c. 1650-1720), a respected trader and businesswoman from the city of Ibadan, known for her acumen in establishing successful trade routes and amassing considerable wealth.
Another example is Tameaka Oluwole (1785-1856), a skilled artisan and weaver from the town of Iseyin, whose intricate textile designs and techniques were highly sought after and contributed to the region's cultural heritage.
In the 19th century, Tameaka Akinwande (1820-1892) was a renowned herbalist and healer from the city of Abeokuta. Her vast knowledge of traditional Yoruba medicine and remedies earned her widespread recognition, and she was instrumental in preserving and passing down this invaluable wisdom to future generations.
Moving into the modern era, Tameaka Ogunlesi (1925-2001) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's empowerment. She dedicated her life to establishing schools and educational programs, particularly in rural areas, to promote literacy and provide opportunities for young girls and women.
Lastly, Tameaka Adeyemi (born 1970) is a contemporary Nigerian author and storyteller, renowned for her captivating novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of the human experience. Her works have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages, contributing to the rich tapestry of African literature on the global stage.
People
Tameaka + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tameaka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tameaka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tameaka 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Tameaka a common name?
We classify Tameaka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tameaka most popular?
The single biggest year for Tameaka was 1979, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tameaka is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tameaka in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 133 people with the name Tameaka, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,223 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tameaka in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tameaka?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tameaka leans strongly female. 137 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tameaka?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tameaka is Black at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tameaka most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tameaka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (124 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tameaka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tameaka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tameaka 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 Tameaka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tameaka 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 Tameaka 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.
How many people are called Tameaka?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.