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1972

First Year

1995

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#7567

Peak Rank

90

Total Count

15

Years Active

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## The Story of Tequisha

The earliest SSA record of Tequisha as a baby girl name dates back to 1972, when 6 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Tequisha — #7,567 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 59% of all recorded Tequishas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1995 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 90 Tequishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Tequisha

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

* Tukwila
* [Takeshi](/takeshi)
* Texeira
* Technician
* Tactician
* [Tanisha](/tanisha)
* Taquito
* [Tenisha](/tenisha)
* Tactition
* [Takashi](/takashi)
* [Taqwa](/taqwa)
* Technicion

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Tequisha

What does the name Tequisha mean?

Tequisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tequisha in 2026?

In 2026, Tequisha ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tequisha most popular?

Tequisha reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #7,567 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Tequisha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tequisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tequisha include Damie, Jole, Denetrice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧DamiePeak #7567](/damie)[👧JolePeak #7567](/jole)[👧DenetricePeak #7567](/denetrice)[👧TammyjoPeak #7567](/tammyjo)[👧LaconiaPeak #7567](/laconia)[👧JavitaPeak #7567](/javita)[👧CharrissaPeak #7567](/charrissa)[👧HenrikaPeak #7567](/henrika)

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## About the name Tequisha 

Tequisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Tequisha's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #7,567\. Use the chart and map above to compare Tequisha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1977 → ](/year/1977)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "T" → ](/letter/t)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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