girl's name
Lameka
luh-MEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 480
Lameka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 8 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 46 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.
Lameka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 187 |
| 1980s | 196 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 8 |
How Popular Is Lameka?
In 2000, Lameka was given to 8 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 Lameka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lameka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lameka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lameka
- English luh-MEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Lameka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lameka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lameka
How popular is the name Lameka?
In 2000, Lameka was given to 8 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 Lameka a girl's or a boy's name?
Lameka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lameka?
Lameka has 3 syllables.
When was Lameka most popular?
Lameka peaked in 1978, when 46 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.