Tekelia is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. It is derived from the word "Oṣe" which means "festival" or "celebration". Thus, Tekelia translates to " Tekia festival". This name is often used to celebrate joyous occasions or to honor ancestral traditions.
"Tekelia experienced its peak years of birth activity between 1977 and 1980 with 11, 9, 7, and 6 births respectively. The most recent recorded years show a decrease in births, with only 5 births each in 1989 and 1993."