Holding steady.
Popularity of Ameka since 1973
Babies named Ameka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ameka is a remarkably rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1973. Its meaning is unclear, indicating a likely modern coinage rather than an ancestral name. The name saw its highest recorded usage in 1978, its peak year, but has never approached the top 1000. Over the past five decades, its trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or fall in frequency. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region, appearing sporadically across the country. While its origins are uncertain, its sound fits well with other modern feminine names like Amara and Mika. Ameka remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and rarely used name.
Ameka first appeared in the United States in 1973. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a modern coinage, possibly a feminine variation of Amek or an invented name blending sounds from names like Amara and Mika. It has remained consistently rare since its first recorded use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mika, Kae
Sibling names for Ameka
Names that share Ameka's style, for a brother or sister.
