Holding steady.
Popularity of Teala since 1946
Babies named Teala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teala is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1946. It saw its peak usage in 1985, but never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory since the 1980s. Like many names ending in '-la', Teala likely emerged as a creative variation of names such as Teagan or Tia, combining trendy sounds with a feminine suffix. Despite its mid-20th-century debut, it has not spread widely across states; no top states are recorded for this name. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and rare.
Teala is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Tea-' (as in Teagan or Tia) with the fashionable suffix '-la'. It first appeared in the United States in 1946, with a peak in usage during the 1980s. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tee, Lea
Sibling names for Teala
Names that share Teala's style, for a brother or sister.
