Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Tkeyah is a modern American name that gained visibility in the 1990s. It is often considered a creative variation or elaboration of names like Keia or Tia, possibly influenced by African-American naming traditions that favor unique phonetic combinations.
Less common today
Tkeyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,060 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Original cast member of In Living Color and actress on That's So Raven
