Total births
74
Girls' name · since 1975
Tareka
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 74 babies named Tareka, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1975–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Tareka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 74 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Tareka recorded 74 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1997.
- 74 total births
- 1975–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 girls have been named Tareka since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 74
- total births
- 1975–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Tareka was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
10 babies were named Tareka in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Tareka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tareka's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tareka at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Tareka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1997
- Peak year (1984)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Tareka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tareka's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Tareka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 45 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tareka? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 74 babies named Tareka. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 10 births.
When was Tareka most popular? ▼
Tareka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Tareka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tareka since 1975 -- 23 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Tareka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tara, Taryn, Tarah, Taraji, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tareka's data
- Tareka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (45 total births) through the 1990s (18) -- 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 Tareka
Nearby Names Like Tareka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tareka
Tara Girl
#1018 175,812 births
Taryn Girl
#2517 25,698 births
Tarah Girl
#10434 4,737 births
Taraji Girl
#4277 2,764 births
Tarsha Girl
2,375 births
Compare Tareka side by side: Tareka vs Tara Tareka vs Taryn Tareka vs Tarah
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, 1975–1997 (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. "Tareka: Baby Name Since 1975 - 74 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tareka. 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 Tareka 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.