Tekoa
girl nameTekoa entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #5214 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#5214
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7368 |
| 1980s | #7735 |
| 1990s | #11375 |
| 2000s | #13757 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tekoa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tekoa alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tekoa in 2025?
- Tekoa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tekoa most popular?
- Tekoa peaked in 1978, reaching #5214 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tekoa with classmates?
- Tekoa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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