Holding steady.
Popularity of Tekisha since 1973
Babies named Tekisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 171 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tekisha is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. baby naming landscape in 1973, during an era of creative phonetic coinages. Its peak usage came in 1978, which was the high point for this rare name. Since then, it has remained stable but never entered the ranks of widespread popularity. Like many names with similar endings, such as Keisha and Tanisha, Tekisha reflects a trend of distinctive, melodic names that gained traction in African American communities during the 1970s. The name is not tied to any particular state or region, as its occurrences are scattered. With no clear meaning or ancient roots, Tekisha stands as a unique, personal choice rather than a name with historical significance.
Tekisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, a period when many distinctive, phonetic names were created by combining fashionable syllables. It may have been influenced by names like Tanisha or Keisha, both of which were popular among African American communities at the time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teki, Kisha
Sibling names for Tekisha
Names that share Tekisha's style, for a brother or sister.
