Total births
480
Girls' name · since 1973
Lameka
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 480 babies named Lameka, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 480
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
480 girls have been named Lameka since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lameka has been recorded 480 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2000.
- 480 total births
- 1973–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
480 girls have been named Lameka since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 480
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lameka was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
46 babies were named Lameka in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Lameka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lameka splits its recorded history at 1987: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lameka at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Lameka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2000
- Peak year (1978)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Lameka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lameka's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lameka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
187 births
- 1980s
1980s
196 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 196 births (41% of all-time use).
Lameka by state
Where Lameka concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
Mississippi share of Lameka's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 480 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lameka? ▼
Lameka has been given to 480 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 46 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Lameka most popular? ▼
Lameka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Lameka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lameka are Mississippi (6 births), Georgia (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Lameka been used? ▼
Lameka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 28 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Lameka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamya, Lamonica, Lamia, Lamar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lameka's data
- Lameka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Lamekas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Lameka
Nearby Names Like Lameka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lameka
Lamya Girl
#11391 2,046 births
Lamonica Girl
1,662 births
Lamia Girl
#7003 1,390 births
Lamar Girl
#6419 1,284 births
Lamiyah Girl
#6300 892 births
Compare Lameka side by side: Lameka vs Lamya Lameka vs Lamonica Lameka vs Lamia
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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, 1973–2000 (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. "Lameka: Baby Name Since 1973 - 480 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lameka. 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 Lameka 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.