Okemia
A girl's name with 9 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Okemia peaked during the Gen X years, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (1975). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Okemia has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Okemia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Okemia is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly from West African naming traditions or a creative American construction. Its structure — three open syllables — gives it a flowing, musical quality that invites the ear to linger.
Rare in U.S. records, Okemia has a warmth and distinctiveness that suits names from communities where naming is treated as an art. Whether its origin is African, American, or entirely personal to one family, it carries the kind of individuality that makes a name impossible to forget.
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Phonetically, Okemia belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, elegant ending — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. 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 Okemia’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Okemia has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 | — |
The Story of Okemia
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Okemia is a Gen X staple. Girls named Okemia are most likely born between 1975 and 1975.
How rare is Okemia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Okemia 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 9 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1975–1975)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 9 | #6302 |
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