Aba vs Tehra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tehra

Girl #59,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean"

Origin: Persian/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#59,723
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teh, Tera

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Tehra Rank #59,723

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 vs #59723 for Tehra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Tehra ___

  • Tehra Rose
  • Tehra Jade
  • Tehra Noor
  • Tehra Marie
  • Tehra Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Tehra

Zara Kira Dara Leila Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Tehra more popular?

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 compared to Tehra at #59723 in the United States.

What do Aba and Tehra mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Tehra means "pure, clean" (Persian/Arabic origin).

Are Aba and Tehra boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Tehra is primarily a girl name.

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