Tomeeka
A feminine name with disputed origins, possibly from an African language.
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Tomeeka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomeeka today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomeeka births was 1977 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomeeka. 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 Tomeeka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
1977
16 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1986 SSA rank
#12,721
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tomeeka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomeeka from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 70 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
Tomeeka 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 Tomeeka 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 Tomeeka
The name Tomeeka is a relatively modern name believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a feminized version of the male name Tomiko, which is a Japanese name derived from the words "tomi" meaning "wealth" and "ko" meaning "child." Therefore, the name Tomeeka can be interpreted to mean "wealthy child" or "child of wealth."
While the name's origins can be traced back to Japan, its specific spelling and usage as a female name are distinctly American. There are no known historical records or ancient texts that reference the name Tomeeka directly. It appears to have emerged as a unique name choice among American parents in the latter half of the 20th century, possibly inspired by the growing popularity of Japanese culture and names in the United States during that time period.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tomeeka are relatively scarce, as it is a modern invention. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history. One such person is Tomeeka Robyn Diggs, an American singer and songwriter better known by her stage name Mehcad Brooks. She was born in 1980 and has released several albums and singles throughout her career.
Another individual with the name Tomeeka is Tomeeka Farrington, an American author and motivational speaker born in 1978. She has written several books on personal development and empowerment, including "The Power of Positive Thinking" and "Embracing Your Inner Strength."
In the world of sports, there is Tomeeka Hunt, an American professional basketball player born in 1985. She played in the WNBA for several years and was a member of the United States women's national basketball team.
Beyond these examples, there are few other well-known individuals throughout history who have been named Tomeeka. As a relatively modern name, its usage and popularity have been limited compared to more traditional names. However, its unique combination of Japanese and American influences has made it a distinct and memorable choice for parents seeking a name with a blend of cultural elements.
People
Tomeeka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomeeka 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
Tomeeka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomeeka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomeeka 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Tomeeka a common name?
We classify Tomeeka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomeeka most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomeeka was 1977, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomeeka 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 Tomeeka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomeeka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomeeka 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 Tomeeka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomeeka 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 Tomeeka 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 are named Tomeeka?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.