Palm tree or people of the tribe
A modern variation of Tamika, likely derived from the Japanese name Tamiko meaning 'child of the people' or the Hebrew name Tamar meaning 'palm tree'. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s as part of a trend for rhythmic, multi-syllabic names.
Less common today
Tamica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,865 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
Television personality and news anchor
