Girl · #11,408 in 2026

Tekeshia

Name: Popularity of the name Tekeshia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tekeshia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,408

Peak Rank

#5,162 (1975)

Total Babies

103

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1990

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#5162

Peak Rank

103

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tekeshia

Tekeshia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 11 Tekeshias were born — ranking #5,162 that year. As of 2026, Tekeshia ranks #11,408 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 103 Tekeshias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tekeshia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tekeshia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tekeshia

What does the name Tekeshia mean?

Tekeshia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tekeshia in 2026?

In 2026, Tekeshia ranks #11,408 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Tekeshia most popular?

Tekeshia reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #5,162 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Tekeshia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tekeshia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Tekeshia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tekeshia include Genara, Iwalani, Shamra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tekeshia

Tekeshia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 103 births in the dataset. Tekeshia's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #5,162. Use the chart and map above to compare Tekeshia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.