Okeima
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Okeima peaked during the Gen X years, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1975). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Okeima has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Okeima is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Okeima is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, an extremely rare name in U.S. records with no established etymology. It may share roots with Okeema, possibly a Native American name meaning 'chief.'
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Phonetically, Okeima belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Okeima’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Okeima has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Okeima
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Okeima is a Gen X staple. Girls named Okeima are most likely born between 1975 and 1975.
How rare is Okeima?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Okeima is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1975–1975)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | #10120 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–1975