Tesla
Pronunciation: [ t-EHSL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tesla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 98 babies have been named Tesla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tesla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,424 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,424
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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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, Teie, and Teskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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