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Tymeka

tye-MEE-kuh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern American coinage, possibly a variant of Tamika or inspired by the prefix Ty-.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tymeka since 1969

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

5914198020002020Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s5
1970s84
1980s67
1990s35
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tymeka is a modern American name that emerged in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 1975 and has remained rare since, with no recent rank in the top 1,000. The name exemplifies the creative naming trends of the 1960s and 1970s, combining the trendy prefix Ty- with a melodic suffix. It is not tied to any specific cultural tradition, reflecting the American penchant for invented names. While never widespread, Tymeka has maintained a steady, if infrequent, presence for over five decades.

Tymeka is a modern American name that first appeared in the late 1960s, rising to modest use in the 1970s. It likely follows the pattern of names like Tamika or Tyra, combining the popular Ty- prefix with a -meka suffix. The name is not derived from any traditional language and has no known historical roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ty, Meka, Miki

Variants: Tamika, Tameka, Tyneka

Sibling names for Tymeka

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tymeka mean?
The meaning of Tymeka is uncertain. It is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a variant of Tamika or an invented name.
Is Tymeka a popular name?
Tymeka has never been among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. Its peak year was 1975, but it remains rare.
Is Tymeka a boy or girl name?
Tymeka is almost exclusively used for girls.