Tekia
Every Tekia since 1975 — 377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tekia
Tekia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 377 American babies have been named Tekia. Its peak came in 1985, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tekia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tekia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2006 | 6 | #16,950 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #17,869 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,180 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,671 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,236 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,835 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,720 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,495 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,480 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tekia in 2025?
Tekia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tekia?
377 babies have been named Tekia in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tekia most popular?
Tekia peaked in 1985, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Tekia a boy or girl name?
Tekia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tekia rising or falling?
Tekia has been roughly stable over the past decade.