Holding steady.
Popularity of Teana since 1952
Babies named Teana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Teana is a rare American name that first appeared in 1952, a time when invented names were becoming more common. It reached its highest usage in 1993, but even then it was given to only a handful of girls. Over the decades, its trajectory has been stable, never breaking into the top 1000. The name's lack of a clear etymology or deep cultural roots makes it a purely modern choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique and melodic sound.
Teana first appeared in the United States in the 1950s and saw modest use in the 1990s, likely as a blend of sounds from names like Tiana and Deanna. Its rise coincides with the popularity of names ending in -ana and -eana. It remains a rare name, consistently given to fewer than a hundred girls per year, without a clear etymological root.
“Teana” around the world
Where Teana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tia, Tea, Ana, Nana
Sibling names for Teana
Names that share Teana's style, for a brother or sister.
