Tomekia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 649 living Americans carry the first name Tomekia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomekia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomekia births was 1975 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomekia. 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
649
~ 1 in 528,127 Americans
Peak year
1975
84 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1991 SSA rank
#11,433
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Tomekia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomekia from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 477 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
Tomekia 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 Tomekia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tomekias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Tomekia, while Michigan, Florida, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomekia
The name Tomekia is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Yoruba people of West Africa, where it was derived from the word "tomi," meaning "born during the rainy season." This name was bestowed upon children born during the wet, fertile months, symbolizing new life and growth.
In the 16th century, as the transatlantic slave trade brought many Yoruba people to the Americas, the name Tomekia found its way to the Caribbean islands and parts of South America. It was particularly prevalent in the French Caribbean, where the name was adapted to the French spelling and pronunciation, becoming "Tomékia."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tomekia can be found in the writings of Father Jean-Baptiste Labat, a French Dominican missionary who lived in the West Indies in the late 17th century. In his accounts, he described a young Yoruba girl named Tomekia who was enslaved on a sugar plantation in Martinique.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tomekia has been carried by several notable individuals. One such figure was Tomekia Adio, a renowned Yoruba priestess and healer who lived in the early 19th century in present-day Nigeria. Known for her vast knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to preserving Yoruba culture, Adio played a significant role in passing on the teachings and practices of her people.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tomekia was Tomekia Augustin, a revolutionary leader who fought against French colonial rule in Haiti during the early 19th century. Born in 1785, Augustin was a fearless warrior who fought alongside Toussaint Louverture and other prominent leaders of the Haitian Revolution.
In the realm of literature, Tomekia Camara was a acclaimed Afro-Caribbean poet and writer who lived from 1920 to 2005. Her powerful works explored themes of identity, racism, and the struggles of diaspora communities. Camara's poetry collection, "Chants from the Diaspora," is widely regarded as a seminal work in Caribbean literature.
Moving forward in time, Tomekia Jackson was a pioneering African American educator and civil rights activist who lived from 1932 to 2019. Born in Mississippi, Jackson dedicated her life to promoting equal education opportunities for Black children in the segregated South. Her tireless efforts and advocacy played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools in her home state.
Throughout its rich history, the name Tomekia has been a symbol of resilience, strength, and cultural heritage. From its origins in the Yoruba tradition to its journey across the Atlantic and its impact on various societies, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience.
People
Tomekia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomekia 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
Tomekia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomekia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomekia 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 528,127 US residents.
Is Tomekia a common name?
We classify Tomekia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 709 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomekia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomekia was 1975, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomekia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tomekia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomekia 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.