girl's name
Ameka
uh-MEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 136
Ameka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ameka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Ameka?
In 1993, Ameka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ameka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ameka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ameka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ameka
- English uh-MEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Ameka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ameka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ameka
How popular is the name Ameka?
In 1993, Ameka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ameka a girl's or a boy's name?
Ameka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ameka?
Ameka has 3 syllables.
When was Ameka most popular?
Ameka peaked in 1978, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.