MallowbyNames

Tremeka

tre-MEE-kuh · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tremeka since 1972

Babies named Tremeka per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61117198020002020Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s68
1980s25
1990s7
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tremeka is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1972. It never achieved widespread popularity, instead remaining a rare choice. The name saw its peak usage in 1975, after which its frequency dropped. It follows a naming trend common among African American families in the 1970s, combining the Tre- prefix with the -meka suffix. As of 2025, its usage remains stable and uncommon. The name was never concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered use across the country.

Tremeka is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in the early 1970s. It follows a pattern of similar-sounding names popular among African American communities during that era, such as Tremaine and Tameka. The name may be formed from the prefix Tre- combined with the suffix -meka, echoing names like Lakeisha or Latisha. Its peak popularity occurred in 1975, after which its use declined.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Meka, Trey

Sibling names for Tremeka

Names that share Tremeka's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tremeka mean?
The meaning of Tremeka is uncertain. It is considered a modern invented name, likely formed to sound similar to other popular names of the 1970s.
How popular is the name Tremeka?
Tremeka has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its highest usage was in 1975, its peak year, and it has remained rare since.
Is Tremeka a boy's or girl's name?
Tremeka is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.