Tamika

Tamika Origin and Meaning

The name Tamika is a girl's name.

Tamika is a feminine name with African origins, particularly derived from Swahili. It means 'sweet' or 'sweetheart' and gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name embodies warmth and affection, reflecting positive personality traits. Tamika reached its peak popularity in 1975 but has gradually declined since then. Despite this decline, it remains recognized and appreciated for its melodic sound and positive connotations. The name is often associated with strength and sweetness, making it a meaningful choice that balances distinctive character with familiarity.

Tamika Rank in US Top 1000

# 879 in the US

Famous People Named Tamika

• Tamika Devonne Catchings American basketball player
• Tamika Whitmore American basketball player
• Tamika Maria Williams American basketball player and coach
• Tamika Sonja Lawrence American actress and singer
• Tamika Domrow Australian synchronized swimmer
• Tamika D. Mallory American co,chair of the Women's March

The name Tamika in Pop Culture

• Tamika Jones character on animated TV series "Class of 3000"
• Tamika Flynn character on podcast 'Welcome to Night Vale'. Leader of teen militia who lead a resistance against StrexCorp. Now a council woman.