Okema
Muscogee/Creek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Okema
Okema is a name of Native American origin, particularly from Muscogee (Creek) peoples, derived from the word meaning "chief" or "leader" in the Creek language.
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Etymology
Okema is a name of Native American origin, particularly from Muscogee (Creek) peoples, derived from the word meaning "chief" or "leader" in the Creek language. The name reflects traditional Creek naming practices that honored leadership qualities and social status within tribal communities.
Okema currently ranks #8,691 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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