girl's name
Temeka
tuh-MEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,419
Temeka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1977, when 130 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Temeka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 777 |
| 1980s | 558 |
| 1990s | 61 |
How Popular Is Temeka?
In 1997, Temeka 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 Temeka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Temeka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Temeka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Temeka
- English tuh-MEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Temeka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Temeka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Temeka
How popular is the name Temeka?
In 1997, Temeka 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 Temeka a girl's or a boy's name?
Temeka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Temeka?
Temeka has 3 syllables.
When was Temeka most popular?
Temeka peaked in 1977, when 130 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.