MallowbyNames

Jimeka

jim-EK-uh · Of uncertain origin; may be a modern coinage combining elements such as 'Ji-' from names like Jim or Jina with '-meka' from names like Kameka or Meka.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jimeka since 1977

Babies named Jimeka per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1993Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s12
1980s40
1990s49
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jimeka is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1977, the year it was first recorded. It reached its peak usage in 1993, but never ranked among the 1,000 most popular names. The name's trajectory has remained stable since then, with very few new births each year. Its origins are uncertain, likely a creative combination of familiar phonetic elements from names like Jim and Meka. Jimeka has not been associated with any particular U.S. state, as its usage is too sparse to register in state-level rankings. The name reflects a trend of constructing unique, melodic names from existing sound patterns, popular especially in African American communities during the late 20th century.

Jimeka is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1977. It likely emerged as a creative combination of popular phonetic elements, drawing from names like Jim or Jina and the suffix '-meka' seen in names such as Kameka or Meka. The name saw modest use during the late 20th century, with its peak recorded in 1993, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jim, Meka

Sibling names for Jimeka

Names that share Jimeka's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jimeka mean?
The meaning of Jimeka is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from other names such as Jim or Jina and the suffix '-meka'.
How popular is Jimeka?
Jimeka has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It was first recorded in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 1993. Its usage has remained stable at a very low level.
Is Jimeka a girl's or boy's name?
Jimeka is predominantly used for girls, based on historical U.S. data.