Total births
40
Girls' name · since 1977
Mareka
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Mareka, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1977–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
40 girls have been named Mareka since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mareka has been recorded 40 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2000.
- 40 total births
- 1977–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 girls have been named Mareka since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 40
- total births
- 1977–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Mareka was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
8 babies were named Mareka in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Mareka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mareka's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mareka at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Mareka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2000
- Peak year (1991)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Mareka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mareka's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Mareka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
14 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mareka? ▼
40 babies have been named Mareka since 1977. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1991 with 8 births.
When was Mareka most popular? ▼
Mareka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Mareka been used? ▼
Records for Mareka go back to 1977, giving 24 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Mareka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mareka's data
- Mareka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- 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 Mareka
Nearby Names Like Mareka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mareka
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Mareka side by side: Mareka vs Mary Mareka vs Margaret Mareka vs Maria
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, 1977–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mareka: Baby Name Since 1977 - 40 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mareka. 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 Mareka 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.