Tela
Tela is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,721 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 676 babies have been named Tela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,721 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,721
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Tela is also used as a boy name, ranked #15126.
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About the Name Tela
Tela is a girl name .
Is Tela a boy or girl name? Tela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,721 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,126. Tela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tela is currently ranked #13,721 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis