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Tesla

Pronunciation: [ t-EHSL-uh ]

Girl Name #8,625 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tesla is a girl name, recorded for 13 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,625
Total SSA Count
13

Nicknames

Tes Tey Tesie

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Tesla is also used as a boy name, ranked #13424.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tesla

Is Tesla a boy or girl name?
Tesla is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8625. As a boy name, it is ranked #13424. 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 #8625 in popularity for girl 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 #8625 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tesla

Tesla is a girl name .

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

Tesla is currently ranked #8,625 in popularity for girl 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.

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