Total births
183
Girls' name · since 1971
Tamaka
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 183 babies named Tamaka, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 183
- total births
- 1971–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Tamaka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 183 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Tamaka recorded 183 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1998.
- 183 total births
- 1971–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
183 girls have been named Tamaka since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 183
- total births
- 1971–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Tamaka was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
17 babies were named Tamaka in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Tamaka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamaka's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamaka at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tamaka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1998
- Peak year (1973)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Tamaka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamaka's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Tamaka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 118 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamaka? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 183 babies named Tamaka. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 17 births.
When was Tamaka most popular? ▼
Tamaka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
How long has the name Tamaka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamaka since 1971 -- 28 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Tamaka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tamaka's data
- Tamaka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- 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 Tamaka
Nearby Names Like Tamaka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamaka
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tamaka side by side: Tamaka vs Tammy Tamaka vs Tamara Tamaka vs Tami
Related Names
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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, 1971–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamaka: Baby Name Since 1971 - 183 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamaka. 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 Tamaka 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.