Total births
130
Girls' name · since 1973
Tamkia
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 130 babies named Tamkia, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 130
- total births
- 1973–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
130 girls have been named Tamkia since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamkia has been recorded 130 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. 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 1989.
- 130 total births
- 1973–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
130 girls have been named Tamkia since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 130
- total births
- 1973–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Tamkia was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
19 babies were named Tamkia in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Tamkia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tamkia splits its recorded history at 1980: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tamkia at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Tamkia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1989
- Peak year (1979)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Tamkia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamkia's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Tamkia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 73 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamkia? ▼
Tamkia has been given to 130 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 19 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Tamkia most popular? ▼
Tamkia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Tamkia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamkia since 1973 -- 17 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Tamkia? ▼
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 Tamkia's data
- Tamkia's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (73 total births) through the 1980s (57) -- 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 Tamkia
Nearby Names Like Tamkia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamkia
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 Tamkia side by side: Tamkia vs Tammy Tamkia vs Tamara Tamkia vs Tami
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, 1973–1989 (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. "Tamkia: Baby Name Since 1973 - 130 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamkia. 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 Tamkia 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.