At a glance
- In short
- Umeka is a unique and elegant name for baby girls, with Japanese origins and a beautiful meaning.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1992 (#11,738)
- Babies in 1992
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,830 in 1973
- First recorded
- 1971
Meaning of Umeka
Umeka is a unique and beautiful name for baby girls. It has origins in Japan and is derived from the Japanese language. The name Umeka is pronounced as oo-MEH-kah (/uˈmɛkə/) in American English. It may also be spelled as Umeko, but both variations have the same pronunciation. Although it is not a very common name, there have been occurrences of newborns named Umeka in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 9000-11000 in terms of popularity. This name carries an air of elegance and mystery, making it a great choice for parents seeking something distinctive for their daughter.
How to pronounce Umeka
English
- Pronounced oo-MEH-kah /uˈmɛkə/
Popularity of Umeka in the U.S.
Umeka was last recorded in the U.S. in 1992, ranked #11,738 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,830 in 1973. It first appears in the records in 1971.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1971–1992 12 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 11,738 | ▼ 2,402 |
| 1991 | 8 | 9,336 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | back (not recorded in 1982–1988) |
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | back (not recorded in 1979–1980) |
| 1978 | 6 | 8,562 | ▼ 995 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7,567 | ▲ 589 |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | ▼ 2,995 |
| 1975 | 11 | 5,161 | ▼ 702 |
| 1974 | 13 | 4,459 | ▼ 1,629 |
| 1973 | 24 | 2,830 | ▲ 3,728 |
| 1972 | 7 | 6,558 | ▼ 1,015 |
| 1971 | 9 | 5,543 | new |