Jarisa vs Tekeyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarisa

Girl #31,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortress, citadel (via Larissa)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

African American American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,662
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jari, Risa

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Popularity Comparison

Jarisa Rank #31,662
Tekeyah Rank #31,755

Jarisa is more popular, ranked #31662 vs #31755 for Tekeyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jarisa ___

  • Jarisa Marie
  • Jarisa Nicole
  • Jarisa Renee
  • Jarisa Ann
  • Jarisa Grace

Tekeyah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jarisa

Marisa Larissa Javion Darius

If you choose Tekeyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarisa or Tekeyah more popular?

Jarisa is more popular, ranked #31662 compared to Tekeyah at #31755 in the United States.

What do Jarisa and Tekeyah mean?

Jarisa means "fortress, citadel (via Larissa)" (Greek origin).

Are Jarisa and Tekeyah boy or girl names?

Jarisa is primarily a girl name. Tekeyah is primarily a girl name.

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