Teika as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Teika

What is the meaning of the name Teika ?

The baby name Teika is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: TAY-kah (/ˈteɪkə/); Latvian: [ˈtei̯ka]; Japanese: [teika].

Teika is Latvian in Origin.

Teika is a cross-cultural given name with distinct lineages. In Japanese, it is most famous as the on’yomi reading of the kanji 定家, borne by the eminent poet and anthologist Fujiwara no Teika (1162–1241); written with other characters, it can convey meanings such as “upright/excellent” (貞佳) or “auspicious flower” (禎華), so the sense depends on the kanji chosen. In Latvian, teika is the everyday word for “legend, folk tale,” making Teika a lyrical feminine name linked to storytelling.

Usage reflects these roots: in Japan Teika is rare today but carries strong literary prestige through its medieval association; in Latvia it appears occasionally in modern records, especially among folklore-inspired names. Variants and forms include the Japanese alternative reading Sadaie for the same kanji, kana spellings ていか/テイカ, and the short form Tei. Overall, Teika is unisex in Japanese contexts and typically feminine in Latvian.

⚙ Teika is an uncommon pick. There are only 15 recorded uses of it in our data, from 5 countries.