Holding steady.
Popularity of Tekeshia since 1973
Babies named Tekeshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tekeshia is a modern American invented name that first appeared in official records in 1973. It belongs to a wave of similar coinages (Keisha, Tyesha, Lakeshia) that emerged within African American communities, combining a distinctive first syllable with the popular suffix -eshia. The name saw its highest usage in 1975, with a very small number of annual births. Since then, its occurrence has remained low and essentially stable, with no indication of revival. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state and has not been associated with any famous bearers. Tekeshia exemplifies a naming style that valued phonetic originality and rhythm over traditional etymology.
Tekeshia is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1973. It follows a pattern of African American coinages from the mid-20th century that blend a prefix (Te-, Teke-) with the fashionable suffix -eshia (itself drawn from names like Keisha and Tyesha). Its meaning is not derived from any established language; the name was created for its aesthetic and phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teke, Keshia
Sibling names for Tekeshia
Names that share Tekeshia's style, for a brother or sister.
