Tekla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tekla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 193 babies have been named Tekla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tekla is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #24,277 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,277
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tekla
Tekla is a girl name .
Tekla is currently ranked #24,277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tekla include Tek, Tey, Teie, and Tekkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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