Jamala vs Timaka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timaka

Girl #61,574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Tamika, meaning 'child of heaven'"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,574
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tima, Maka

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Popularity Comparison

Jamala Rank #61,726
Timaka Rank #61,574

Timaka is more popular, ranked #61574 vs #61726 for Jamala.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamala ___

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Timaka ___

  • Timaka Rose
  • Timaka Marie
  • Timaka Nicole
  • Timaka Renee
  • Timaka Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamala or Timaka more popular?

Timaka is more popular, ranked #61574 compared to Jamala at #61726 in the United States.

What do Jamala and Timaka mean?

Timaka means "variant of Tamika, meaning 'child of heaven'" (American origin).

Are Jamala and Timaka boy or girl names?

Jamala is primarily a girl name. Timaka is primarily a girl name.

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