Tameika is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'tamuka', which means 'let's open'. It gained popularity during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name Tameika is often associated with a strong and empowering presence.
The name Tameika experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with a significant increase in births from 54 in 1973 to a high of 106 in 1977. However, this popularity was short-lived, as births declined steadily throughout the 1980s and 1990s, reaching single digits by the mid-1990s. Overall, there were a total of 1535 births with the name Tameika from 1970 to 2003.