Rising since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Teanna since 1961
Babies named Teanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 121 |
| 1980s | 418 |
| 1990s | 817 |
| 2000s | 679 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Teanna is a modern American name first recorded in 1961. It peaked in popularity in 1996, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of melodic 'anna' names. After a decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, though it remains rare, with about 1 in every 229,610 baby girls receiving it in 2025. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely draws from the popular 'T' sound and the familiar '-anna' suffix seen in names like Brianna and Deanna. Teanna has no strong regional ties, as its top states are not concentrated, and it has not been associated with any famous bearers, keeping it a distinctive and underused choice.
Teanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. It is likely a modern coinage, formed by combining the popular 'Tea-' or 'Ti-' sound with the common '-anna' suffix, perhaps influenced by names like Deanna or Tiana. The name saw its highest usage in the 1990s, peaking in 1996.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tea, Anna, Tee
Sibling names for Teanna
Names that share Teanna's style, for a brother or sister.
