The sound of the shofar blast
Tekeyah is a modern phonetic variant of Tekiah, which refers to the long, straight blast of the shofar (ram's horn) used during Jewish liturgical services. It symbolizes a call to attention or a spiritual awakening. While rare as a given name, it carries deep ceremonial significance in Hebrew tradition.
Less common today
Tekeyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,521 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
