Thekla
Pronunciation: [ th-EHKL-uh ]
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Thekla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 17 babies have been named Thekla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thekla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,996 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,996
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Thekla
Thekla is a girl name .
Thekla is currently ranked #38,996 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thekla include The, Thek, Theky, Thekie, Thy, Thie, and Thekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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