girl's name
Tekeyah
tuh-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 89
Tekeyah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1993, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tekeyah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 89 |
How Popular Is Tekeyah?
In 1999, Tekeyah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tekeyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tekeyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tekeyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tekeyah
- English tuh-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Tekeyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tekeyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tekeyah
How popular is the name Tekeyah?
In 1999, Tekeyah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tekeyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Tekeyah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tekeyah?
Tekeyah has 3 syllables.
When was Tekeyah most popular?
Tekeyah peaked in 1993, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.