Total births
117
Girls' name · since 1977
Tekeya
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 117 babies named Tekeya, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 117
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
117 girls have been named Tekeya since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tekeya has been recorded 117 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2001.
- 117 total births
- 1977–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
117 girls have been named Tekeya since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 117
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Tekeya was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
15 babies were named Tekeya in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Tekeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tekeya splits its recorded history at 1986: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tekeya at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Tekeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2001
- Peak year (1993)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Tekeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tekeya's strongest decade.
54 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Tekeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 1990s
1990s
54 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 54 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tekeya? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 117 babies named Tekeya. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 15 births.
When was Tekeya most popular? ▼
Tekeya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 54 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Tekeya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tekeya since 1977 -- 25 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Tekeya? ▼
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 Tekeya's data
- Tekeya's decade-level peak was the 1990s (54 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tekeya
Nearby Names Like Tekeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tekeya
Tekla Girl
461 births
Tekia Girl
377 births
Tekisha Girl
340 births
Teka Girl
236 births
Tekesha Girl
221 births
Compare Tekeya side by side: Tekeya vs Tekla Tekeya vs Tekia Tekeya 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, 1977–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tekeya: Baby Name Since 1977 - 117 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tekeya. 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 Tekeya 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.