Total births
288
Girls' name · since 1974
Kameka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 288 babies named Kameka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 288
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Kameka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 288 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Kameka recorded 288 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1993.
- 288 total births
- 1974–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
288 girls have been named Kameka since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 288
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kameka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kameka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kameka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kameka's full recorded timeline at 1983, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kameka at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Kameka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Kameka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kameka's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kameka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 135 births (47% of all-time use).
Kameka by state
Where Kameka concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
North Carolina share of Kameka's total US births 2.1%
Even split
6 of 288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kameka? ▼
288 babies have been named Kameka since 1974. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1977 with 33 births.
When was Kameka most popular? ▼
Kameka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kameka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kameka are North Carolina (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Kameka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kameka since 1974 -- 20 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Kameka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kamryn, Kamila, Kami, Kamilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kameka's data
- Kameka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Kamekas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- 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 Kameka
Nearby Names Like Kameka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kameka
Kamryn Girl
#582 24,809 births
Kamila Girl
#292 20,098 births
Kami Girl
#3914 8,925 births
Kamilah Girl
#1450 6,489 births
Kamari Girl
#1073 5,845 births
Compare Kameka side by side: Kameka vs Kamryn Kameka vs Kamila Kameka vs Kami
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, 1974–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kameka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 288 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kameka. 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 Kameka 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.