Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1975
Temaka
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Temaka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1975–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
Temaka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 31 have been recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Temaka recorded 31 times among girls since 1975, 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 1975 to 1982.
- 31 total births
- 1975–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Temaka since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 31
- total births
- 1975–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Temaka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Temaka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Temaka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Temaka splits its recorded history at 1978: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Temaka at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Temaka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1982
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Temaka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Temaka's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Temaka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 26 births (84% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temaka? ▼
Temaka has been given to 31 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 7 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Temaka most popular? ▼
Temaka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Temaka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Temaka since 1975 -- 8 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Temaka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Temperance, Tempie, Temple, Temeka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Temaka's data
- Temaka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (26 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- 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 Temaka
Nearby Names Like Temaka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temaka
Temperance Girl
#2086 3,709 births
Tempie Girl
1,681 births
Temple Girl
#8967 1,568 births
Temeka Girl
1,414 births
Tempest Girl
#8482 1,322 births
Compare Temaka side by side: Temaka vs Temperance Temaka vs Tempie Temaka vs Temple
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, 1975–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Temaka: Baby Name Since 1975 - 31 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temaka. 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 Temaka 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.