Tekoa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tekoa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 150 babies have been named Tekoa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tekoa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,208 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,208
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tekoa
Tekoa is a girl name .
Is Tekoa a boy or girl name? Tekoa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,208 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,291. Tekoa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tekoa is currently ranked #47,208 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tekoa include Tek, Tey, Teie, and Tekkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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