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The baby name Deka is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEH-kah (approx. /ˈdɛkə/),DAY-kah (approx. /ˈdeɪkə/).

Deka is Greek, Indonesian in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek, Indonesian
Pronunciation: DEH-kah (approx. /ˈdɛkə/),DAY-kah (approx. /ˈdeɪkə/)

What is the meaning of the name Deka ?

The baby name Deka is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEH-kah (approx. /ˈdɛkə/),DAY-kah (approx. /ˈdeɪkə/).

Deka is Greek, Indonesian in Origin.

Used in several traditions, Deka carries distinct stories. In Somali, Deka is a widely used feminine name corresponding to Somali Deqa/Deeqa, translating as “abundance,” “plenty,” or “satisfaction,” celebrating generosity and a life of enough. Spellings vary across the diaspora - Deqa, Deeqa, Deka, and Deeka - depending on orthography.

Elsewhere, Deka reflects other roots. In Greek, déka means “ten,” making Deka a modern, unisex choice sometimes given to a tenth child or to mark a tenth month or anniversary. In northeastern India, especially Assam, Deka is a common surname meaning “youth” or “young man” in Assamese; it occasionally appears as a given name and can lend the sense of vitality. Because of these layered sources, Deka reads as global, compact, and cross‑cultural while retaining accessible pronunciation (DEH-kah). Related forms: Deca, Dekaia (modern elaboration), and the numeric Deca- in compounds.

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Deka – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DJ Girls 0 #2 53 488
DJ 0 #10 8 322
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
DJ Boys 0 #34 3 657
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
Sweden Girls 2017 #173 2 1,647
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
Canada Girls 1993 #308 5 2,282
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #727 12 3,895
BR Boys 0 #737 15 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
EG Boys 0 #868 19 15,035
United States Girls 2019 #908 5 8,965
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
BR Girls 0 #921 21 12,708
EG Girls 0 #926 34 14,742
NL Girls 0 #937 19 5,933
IN Boys 0 #971 31 16,750
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MY Girls 0 #982 13 24,821
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,150 27 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Deka is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AL
BN
BR
Canada

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People also ask about Deka

Deka is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Deka is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEH-kah (approx. /ˈdɛkə/),DAY-kah (approx. /ˈdeɪkə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Deca, Decca and alternative transliterations/spellings.
Across languages, Deka has these equivalents: Decimus (Latin, "tenth"), Décimo/Decio (Romance-language equivalents meaning "tenth").
Yes — Deka ranked #173 in Sweden in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Deka ranks highest in Sweden (#173 in 2017).