Tekesha is an uncommon, yet captivating female given name of African origin. It is believed to have been brought into popularity by the Harlem Renaissance movement in the United States during the early 20th century. The name Tekesha is derived from the Swahili word 'tekesa', which translates to 'moon'. This celestial inspiration lends a mystical and enchanting quality to the name, making it unique yet elegant.
These statistics show a steady rise in the number of babies named Tekesha from 1971 to 1979, peaking at 27 births in 1979. However, there was a significant drop in popularity after that year, with fewer than 20 births each year from 1980 to 1985, and only 6 births in both 1989 and 1990. Overall, the name Tekesha was given to 221 babies between 1971 and 1990.