Total births
240
Girls' name · since 1974
Dameka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 240 babies named Dameka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 240
- total births
- 1974–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Dameka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 240 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dameka has been recorded 240 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2002.
- 240 total births
- 1974–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
240 girls have been named Dameka since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 240
- total births
- 1974–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Dameka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
20 babies were named Dameka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Dameka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dameka's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dameka at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Dameka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2002
- Peak year (1977)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dameka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Dameka's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Dameka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
76 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s
1990s
54 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 100 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dameka? ▼
240 babies have been named Dameka since 1974. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1977 with 20 births.
When was Dameka most popular? ▼
Dameka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Dameka been used? ▼
Records for Dameka go back to 1974, giving 29 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Dameka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Damaris, Damita, Damya, Damiyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dameka's data
- Dameka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (100 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Dameka
Nearby Names Like Dameka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dameka
Damaris Girl
#1429 12,734 births
Damita Girl
1,507 births
Damya Girl
#7103 1,461 births
Damiyah Girl
#4451 1,191 births
Damia Girl
#7696 1,154 births
Compare Dameka side by side: Dameka vs Damaris Dameka vs Damita Dameka vs Damya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1974–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dameka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 240 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dameka. 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 Dameka 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 July 2026.