Tella
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 16 babies have been named Tella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,251 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,251
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Tella
Tella is a girl name .
Tella is currently ranked #10,251 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tella include Tel, Tey, Teie, and Telkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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