Tamicka is of African origin, derived from the Ashanti tribe's name for Thursday-born girls, "Tameka". It means "Thursday" and is often spelled variously as Tameka, Tamika, Tamiqua, among others. This unique name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has been embraced by families seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughters.
The name Tamicka saw varying popularity between 1971 and 1994, with a peak of 43 births in 1975. The total number of babies named Tamicka during this period was 420.