Mareka is of African origin, derived from the Shona language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. It translates to 'the one who brings happiness,' embodying a spirit of joy and positivity.
The name Mareka saw a gradual increase in popularity between 1977 and 1992, peaking at eight births in 1991, before slightly decreasing to six births in 1992 and five births in 2000. Overall, there were forty children named Mareka born over this span of years.