Total births
911
Girls' name · since 1968
Temika
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 911 babies named Temika, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 911
- total births
- 1968–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Temika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 911 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Temika has been recorded 911 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 1995.
- 911 total births
- 1968–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
911 girls have been named Temika since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 911
- total births
- 1968–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Temika was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
78 babies were named Temika in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Temika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Temika splits its recorded history at 1982: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 78 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Temika at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Temika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1995
- Peak year (1978)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Temika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Temika's strongest decade.
427 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Temika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s
1970s
427 births
- 1980s
1980s
409 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 427 births (47% of all-time use).
How Temika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Temika's total volume
Temika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Temika by state
Where Temika concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 63 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 43 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 42 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 38 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 20 | 2.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.2% |
Illinois share of Temika's total US births 6.9%
Even split
63 of 911 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Temika appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temika? ▼
911 babies have been named Temika since 1968. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1978 with 78 births.
When was Temika most popular? ▼
Temika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 427 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Temika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Temika are Illinois (63 births), Georgia (43 births), Texas (42 births).
How long has the name Temika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Temika since 1968 -- 28 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Temika? ▼
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 Temika's data
- Temika's decade-level peak was the 1970s (427 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Temikas (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- 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 Temika
Nearby Names Like Temika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temika
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 Temika side by side: Temika vs Temperance Temika vs Tempie Temika 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, 1968–1995 (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. "Temika: Baby Name Since 1968 - 911 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temika. 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 Temika 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.