Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamecia since 1970
Babies named Tamecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamecia is a modern name that first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1970. Its usage peaked in 1978, when it was most frequently given to baby girls. Since then, the name has remained stable but rare, not appearing in the top 1000 in recent decades. The name's etymology is unclear, but it likely draws from the trendy -cia suffix seen in names like Alicia and the popular Tam- prefix from names like Tamika. It has not been associated with any particular state or region. Tamecia reflects a pattern of creative naming in the late 20th century, where parents blended sounds from existing names to form new, distinctive choices.
Tamecia appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by names like Tamika or Tameka, blended with the popular -cia suffix. It first emerged in the United States during the 1970s and peaked in usage in 1978. The name has no clear historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tami, Mecia
Sibling names for Tamecia
Names that share Tamecia's style, for a brother or sister.
