Holding steady.
Popularity of Beyonka since 1973
Babies named Beyonka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Beyonka is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in the United States in 1973. Its peak year of usage was 1988, though it never reached the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory since the 1980s has been stable but infrequent. Beyonka may have been inspired by the more famous Beyoncé, which debuted in 1981, or it may be an independent coinage using a fashionable suffix. While its exact origins are uncertain, the name fits within a trend of creative, rhythmic given names that emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century. No top states were recorded for Beyonka, indicating its usage is scattered and uncommon nationwide.
Beyonka first appeared in the United States in the 1970s. It may have been created as a variant of Beyoncé, which itself was invented by parents Celestine and Mathew Knowles for their daughter in 1981. The name likely draws from the fashionable suffix -onka, also seen in names like Yonka.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bey
Sibling names for Beyonka
Names that share Beyonka's style, for a brother or sister.
