Holding steady.
Popularity of Tomeka since 1963
Babies named Tomeka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 2,385 |
| 1980s | 992 |
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tomeka is a modern American feminine name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1963. It saw its peak usage in the mid-1970s, particularly 1976, the year it was most often given to newborn girls. Though it has never been common enough to enter the national top 1,000, its trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with a small but consistent number of parents choosing it each year. The name fits a broader pattern of invented -eka names that were popular among African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s, a period that also produced similar names like Shanice and Keisha. Despite its recent origins, Tomeka has a distinct sound and a firmly established presence in the naming record.
Tomeka is a modern American coinage, arising in the 1960s as part of a trend of creating feminine names ending in -eka or -ika, often influenced by names like Tamika (itself a blend of Tammy and -nika). It has no known roots in any older language and is best understood as a creative invention that gained modest usage during the 1970s and 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tommie, Mika, Keke
Sibling names for Tomeka
Names that share Tomeka's style, for a brother or sister.
