Tamieka
A feminine name of African American origin, possibly a variant of Tamika.
Name Census estimates that about 596 living Americans carry the first name Tamieka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamieka today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamieka births was 1973 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamieka. 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
596
~ 1 in 575,091 Americans
Peak year
1973
47 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2000 SSA rank
#14,837
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tamieka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamieka from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 289 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
Tamieka 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 Tamieka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamiekas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Tamieka, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamieka
The name Tamieka has its origins in African-American culture, emerging in the United States during the 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Tamika and Mieka, both of which have roots in various African languages. The name Tamika is derived from the Swahili word "tamu," meaning sweet or pleasant, while Mieka is a variant of the name Mica, which has Hebrew origins and means "who is like God."
While the precise origins of the name Tamieka are not well-documented, its popularity among African-American families in the mid-to-late 20th century is a testament to the cultural significance and creative expression within this community. The blending of African and American influences in the name's construction reflects the unique experiences and identities forged by the African-American diaspora.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamieka are found in birth records and census data from the 1960s and 1970s. However, it is likely that the name was in use earlier, as many African-American names emerged organically within communities before being officially documented.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Tamieka throughout history include Tamieka Jenean Dishaw (born 1980), an American singer and actress known for her role in the musical drama series "Empire." Tamieka Winbush (born 1975) is an American singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s with her starring role in the sitcom "The Adventures of Mark & Brian."
Tamieka Broughton (born 1986) is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams such as the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. Tamieka Munana (born 1984) is a South African cricketer who has represented her country in various international tournaments.
Tamieka Barta (born 1985) is an Australian rules footballer who has played for several clubs in the AFL Women's competition, including the Carlton Football Club and the Western Bulldogs.
These individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds and professions, have carried the name Tamieka and contributed to its recognition and significance within their respective fields and communities.
People
Tamieka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamieka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamieka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamieka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 596 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamieka 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 575,091 US residents.
Is Tamieka a common name?
We classify Tamieka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 643 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamieka most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamieka was 1973, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamieka is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamieka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamieka 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.