Worldwide, Teca (Teka 
, Teek 
, Teca 
) is a widespread gender-neutral forename. The first name Teca is characteristic of Ethiopia, where it is a common epicene name, India, where it is quite a rare male name, and Jamaica, where it is quite a rare feminine name. Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in Ethiopia, India, and Egypt. Very seldom, Teca is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Teka | Ethiopia, Angola, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt |
| Teek | Malaysia, India, South Africa, United States, Namibia |
| Teca | Spain, Angola, India, Chile, South Africa |
| Ticla | Brazil, Philippines, Mexico, United States, Peru |