Holding steady.
Popularity of Tameia since 1978
Babies named Tameia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tameia is a modern and rare American name first recorded in 1978, placing it among the newer wave of inventive feminine names. It saw its highest usage in 1997, but even then the number of births was very small, and the name has remained stable in the decades since, never breaking into the top 1000. Its meaning is unknown, as it does not derive from a traditional language; it appears to be a creative respelling or blend, perhaps inspired by the more common Tamia. Parents who choose Tameia likely value its melodic sound and individuality, as it offers a distinctive alternative without a long history of use.
Tameia first appeared in the United States in 1978, at a time when creative respellings and blend names were fashionable. It may be a variant of Tamia (itself a modern shortening of Tamika) or an elaboration of the sound found in names like Tameka. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1997, but remains rare and unconnected to any historical or traditional root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tami, Mia
Sibling names for Tameia
Names that share Tameia's style, for a brother or sister.
