Teva
Pronunciation: [ t-AYV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Teva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 16 babies have been named Teva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,650 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,650
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Teva is also used as a girl name, ranked #61892.
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About the Name Teva
Teva is a boy name .
Is Teva a boy or girl name? Teva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,650 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,892. Teva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Teva is currently ranked #36,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Teva include Tevin, Tevita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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