Total births
66
Girls' name · since 1974
Cameka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Cameka, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1974–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
66 girls have been named Cameka since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cameka recorded 66 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1987.
- 66 total births
- 1974–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
66 girls have been named Cameka since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 66
- total births
- 1974–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Cameka was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
10 babies were named Cameka in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Cameka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cameka's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cameka at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Cameka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1987
- Peak year (1979)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Cameka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cameka's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Cameka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 36 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cameka? ▼
66 babies have been named Cameka since 1974. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1979 with 10 births.
When was Cameka most popular? ▼
Cameka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Cameka been used? ▼
Cameka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 14 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Cameka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Camila, Camille, Cameron, Camryn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cameka's data
- Cameka's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 1980s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cameka
Nearby Names Like Cameka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cameka
Camila Girl
#11 123,854 births
Camille Girl
#239 75,722 births
Cameron Girl
#486 32,235 births
Camryn Girl
#456 30,959 births
Camilla Girl
#323 30,276 births
Compare Cameka side by side: Cameka vs Camila Cameka vs Camille Cameka vs Cameron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cameka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 66 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cameka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cameka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.