Timeka
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning "honored by God".
Name Census estimates that about 927 living Americans carry the first name Timeka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Timeka today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timeka births was 1978 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timeka. 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
927
~ 1 in 369,746 Americans
Peak year
1978
74 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2003 SSA rank
#18,214
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Timeka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timeka from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 469 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
Timeka 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 Timeka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Timekas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Illinois, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the most babies named Timeka, while Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Timeka
The name Timeka is believed to have its origins in the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of West Africa, particularly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The name is thought to be a combination of two Akan words, "ti" meaning "truth" or "honesty," and "meka" meaning "born on Saturday" or "child of Saturday."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Timeka can be traced back to the late 19th century in regions of West Africa where the Akan people resided. It is possible that the name may have been in use even earlier, but written records from that time period are scarce.
While the name Timeka does not appear to have any direct ties to ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components "ti" and "meka" carry cultural significance within the Akan tradition. The emphasis on "truth" and the association with a specific day of the week reflect the Akan people's cultural beliefs and naming practices.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Timeka was Timeka Asante, a renowned Ghanaian educator and social activist who lived from 1875 to 1945. She was instrumental in establishing several schools in her community and advocating for women's rights and education.
Another notable figure with the name Timeka was Timeka Nkrumah, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the first female ambassador from Ghana to the United Nations between 1960 and 1965. She was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in promoting Ghana's interests on the international stage.
In the realm of literature, Timeka Addo was a celebrated Ghanaian novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues. She lived from 1935 to 2010 and was a recipient of several literary awards.
Timeka Boahen, born in 1948, was a pioneering Ghanaian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology. Her research focused on developing sustainable agricultural practices and improving crop yields in West Africa.
Lastly, Timeka Mensah was a renowned Ghanaian musician and composer who lived from 1925 to 1995. She was celebrated for her mastery of traditional Akan musical instruments and her efforts to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of her people through her compositions.
People
Timeka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timeka 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
Timeka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timeka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 927 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timeka 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 369,746 US residents.
Is Timeka a common name?
We classify Timeka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,000 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timeka most popular?
The single biggest year for Timeka was 1978, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timeka is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Timeka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timeka 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.