Charneka is of African-American origin, derived from the name Charity. It means "unmerciful" or "without mercy," reflecting its association with the concept of charity or benevolence without limits. The name Charneka gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been adopted by other English-speaking countries.
The name Charneka had its first recorded birth year in 1991 with a total of five births that year.