Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1987
Tekara
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Tekara, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1987–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Tekara sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Tekara recorded 22 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2000.
- 22 total births
- 1987–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Tekara since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 22
- total births
- 1987–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tekara was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
6 babies were named Tekara in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Tekara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tekara's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tekara at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Tekara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2000
- Peak year (1987)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Tekara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tekara's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tekara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tekara? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 22 babies named Tekara. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 6 births.
When was Tekara most popular? ▼
Tekara was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Tekara been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tekara since 1987 -- 14 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Tekara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tekla, Tekia, Tekisha, Teka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tekara's data
- Tekara's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tekara
Nearby Names Like Tekara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tekara
Tekla Girl
461 births
Tekia Girl
377 births
Tekisha Girl
340 births
Teka Girl
236 births
Tekesha Girl
221 births
Compare Tekara side by side: Tekara vs Tekla Tekara vs Tekia Tekara vs Tekisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tekara: Baby Name Since 1987 - 22 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tekara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tekara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.