Holding steady, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Tehila since 1985
Babies named Tehila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 129 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 300 |
| 2020s | 252 |
Meaning & origin
Tehila is a Hebrew name meaning 'praise' that has seen modest but stable usage in the United States since it first appeared in 1985. Its peak year was 2023, and it remains fairly uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 3389 and only about 1 in 35717 babies receiving the name. The name is primarily found in states with larger Jewish populations, such as New Jersey, New York, and Florida. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, suggesting a steady if niche appeal among families seeking names with religious or cultural significance.
Tehila is a Hebrew name derived from the root ה-ל-ל (h-l-l), meaning 'praise.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible, most notably as the title of the Book of Psalms (Sefer Tehillim). The name has been used among Jewish communities, particularly in Israel, and has gained some usage in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Where Tehila is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tehila” around the world
Where Tehila lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tehi, Tee
Variants: Tehillah
Sibling names for Tehila
Names that share Tehila's style, for a brother or sister.
