Total births
136
Girls' name · since 1970
Tamyka
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Tamyka, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1970–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Tamyka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 136 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Tamyka recorded 136 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 1986.
- 136 total births
- 1970–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
136 girls have been named Tamyka since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 136
- total births
- 1970–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Tamyka was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
15 babies were named Tamyka in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tamyka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamyka's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamyka at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tamyka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1986
- Peak year (1972)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Tamyka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamyka's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Tamyka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s
1980s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 95 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamyka? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 136 babies named Tamyka. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 15 births.
When was Tamyka most popular? ▼
Tamyka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Tamyka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamyka since 1970 -- 17 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Tamyka? ▼
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 Tamyka's data
- Tamyka's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (95 total births) through the 1980s (41) -- 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 Tamyka
Nearby Names Like Tamyka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamyka
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 Tamyka side by side: Tamyka vs Tammy Tamyka vs Tamara Tamyka vs Tami
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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, 1970–1986 (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. "Tamyka: Baby Name Since 1970 - 136 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamyka. 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 Tamyka 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.