Deka
Gender-neutral name · African · Greek
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #15,539 in 2019
0 babies were named Deka in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2019–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deka you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryDeka first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #15,539.
About the name Deka
Deka is a gender-neutral name of African and Greek origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-eka”. US birth records list Deka for girls only in 2019, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #15,539 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2019, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:African namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Deka
What is the origin of the name Deka?
Deka has African, Greek roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Cairo.
Is Deka a boy or girl name?
Both. Deka is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Deka?
Deka is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #15,539 in 2019.