How Many People Are Named Teka?
Complete statistics for the name Teka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Teka is a very rare female name, with only 226 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,461,862 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 15 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 236 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Teka Through the Generations
Teka has been a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring way back in 1981 when 15 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a consistent appeal, with most people named Teka falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. Today, the name stands as a bridge between classic and modern, with a touch of nostalgia for those who remember its earlier prominence.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Teka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Teka
How Many People Have the Name Teka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 325 people in the United States currently share the name Teka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,019,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Teka a Common or Rare Name?
Teka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Teka Mean?
Teka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Teka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Teka Most Popular?
The name Teka reached peak popularity in 1981, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Teka?
Approximately 325 people named Teka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 325. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,019,844 Americans.
Is Teka a rare name?
Teka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,019,844 Americans has this name.
What does the name Teka mean?
Teka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Teka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Teka are male and 100% are female.
When was Teka most popular?
Teka peaked in 1981 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.