Modern phonetic combination of the initials T and J
Tejay is a contemporary American name created by phonetically spelling out the initials 'T.J.' It follows a mid-20th-century trend of turning initial-based nicknames into formal given names. While it lacks a traditional etymological root, it is often chosen to honor a father or relative with those specific initials.
Less common today
Tejay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,782 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Professional road racing cyclist and Olympian
Major League Baseball pitcher