NAME PROFILE

Taran

Meaning 'child of the people' or 'noble,' Timeka represents a person who is deeply connected to others and possesses a nurturing, vibrant spirit. This name suggests a natural leader who brings warmth and harmony to any community.

Key Stats

Total births2,633
GenderMale (15% / 85%)
Peak year1993
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1982
Most recent2020
Syllables2
OriginAfrican-American, Japanese
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 58%TX — 14%MI — 12%WA — 9%UT — 7%

Notable People

Timeka Marshall (Reggae Singer, 'Feel It') · Timeka Walker (Professional Athlete, Sprinting) · Timeka S. Cobb (Educational Scholar, 'Black Media Literacy') · Timeka N. Tounsel (Author and Professor, 'Branding Black Womanhood') · Timeka Gordon (Journalist, Investigative Reporting)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MekaMimiTikiMika

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