Tesla

Pronunciation: [ t-EHSL-uh ]

Boy Name #13,424 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tesla is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHSL-uh.

Parents who love the name Tesla often also consider Teresa, Tennie, Tena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,424
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Tes Tey Tesie

Also a Girl Name

Tesla is also used as a girl name, ranked #8625.

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Similar Names

Teresa Tennie Tena Tessie Tella Tempie Tennessee Teressa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tesla

Is Tesla a boy or girl name?

Tesla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13424. As a girl name, it is ranked #8625. Tesla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Tesla?

Tesla is pronounced t-EHSL-uh.

How popular is the name Tesla?

Tesla is currently ranked #13424 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tesla?

Common nicknames for Tesla include Tes, Tey, and Tesie.

Is Tesla a common or rare name?

Tesla is an uncommon name, ranked #13424 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tesla

Tesla is a boy name .

Is Tesla a boy or girl name? Tesla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,424 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,625. Tesla is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tesla is currently ranked #13,424 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tesla include Tes, Tey, and Tesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.