Holding steady.
Popularity of Kameka since 1974
Babies named Kameka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 131 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kameka is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, a period when creative name formations with prefixes like Ka- were particularly fashionable. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1974 and reached its peak rank in 1977, though it never broke into the top 1000. In recent years, usage has been very low, reflecting a stable, niche presence. The name's trajectory shows it remaining in occasional use without any significant revival. Its innovative structure and phonetic appeal make it a distinctive choice that embodies the naming trends of its era.
Kameka first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s. It is likely an invented name, formed by the fashionable prefix Ka- (also seen in names like Katelyn and Kaitlyn) paired with Meka, a shortened form of names such as Makeda or Michaela. The name saw its peak usage in 1977, when it ranked among the top names for African American girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Meka, Keke
Variants: Kamika, Kameeka
Sibling names for Kameka
Names that share Kameka's style, for a brother or sister.
