Holding steady.
Popularity of Timeka since 1968
Babies named Timeka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 469 |
| 1980s | 373 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Timeka is a modern American invention that first entered the U.S. baby name record in 1968. The name saw its highest frequency in 1978, when it peaked in usage, reflecting the naming trends of the 1970s. Since that peak, its use has remained stable but never reached the level needed to enter the top 1,000 national rankings. Lacking a clear historical or linguistic derivation, Timeka is best understood as a creative variation within a broader set of -ka ending names popular in African American communities during the 1970s. No top states are associated with the name, indicating it was used widely but never concentrated in a particular region. Its enduring if modest use demonstrates how invented names can establish a small but persistent presence in American naming culture.
Timeka first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s and is most likely a modern invention, likely formed by altering the popular name Tamika or similar names ending in the fashionable -ka suffix. Its use peaked in 1978, reflecting the era's creative naming trends. The name does not have a known traditional etymology outside of this modern context.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim, Mika
Sibling names for Timeka
Names that share Timeka's style, for a brother or sister.
