Tekla

Tekla is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,277 in the US, popular nicknames include Tek, Tey, and Tekie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tekla is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Tekla often also consider Gara, Dee, Australia .

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Historical Record

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 .

Popularity Over Time

#24,277
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#24,277
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Tek Tey Tekie

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Gara Girl Gaelic Dee Girl Celtic Australia Girl Latin Alvin Girl Old English Future Girl English Fayetta Girl Middle English Clydia Girl Greek

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"southern land"

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"elf friend"

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Future Girl

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"what is to be"

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Fayetta Girl

Middle English origin

"little faith"

#24,113 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tekla

Is Tekla a boy or girl name?
Tekla is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Tekla?
Tekla is currently ranked #24277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tekla?
Common nicknames for Tekla include Tek, Tey, and Tekie.
Is Tekla a common or rare name?
Tekla is an uncommon name, ranked #24277 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Tekla?
Tekla pairs well with Gara, Dee, Australia, Alvin in style and sound.

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, and Tekie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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