Holding steady.
Popularity of Reneka since 1975
Babies named Reneka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reneka is a modern American invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 1983 but has since remained at low usage levels, with no recorded rank in recent decades. The name likely follows a pattern of names ending in '-eka' that were fashionable in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly within African American communities. While its exact origin is uncertain, Reneka fits a trend of inventive names that combine familiar sounds to create a unique identity. Its trajectory has been stable at minimal usage since the 1990s, and it does not appear in any top state lists.
Reneka appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly a blend of the popular prefix 'Ren-' (as in Renée) with the fashionable suffix '-eka' (as in Monika, Veronika). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, with its peak usage in the 1980s. Its exact derivation is unclear, and it does not have established roots in any traditional language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rene, Neka, Ren
Variants: Reneeka, Renika
Sibling names for Reneka
Names that share Reneka's style, for a brother or sister.
