girl's name
Sameka
suh-MEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 128
Sameka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 11 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 1980, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sameka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Sameka?
In 1991, Sameka was given to 11 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 Sameka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sameka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sameka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sameka
- English suh-MEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Sameka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sameka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sameka
How popular is the name Sameka?
In 1991, Sameka was given to 11 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 Sameka a girl's or a boy's name?
Sameka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sameka?
Sameka has 3 syllables.
When was Sameka most popular?
Sameka peaked in 1980, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.