Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Tekeya is a rare contemporary name with no established etymological roots in traditional languages. It is likely a modern American invention, possibly influenced by the sounds of names like Takeia or Latoya, or derived from the Arabic name Taqiya meaning 'God-fearing'.
Less common today
Tekeya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,159 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
