Holding steady.
Popularity of Tekela since 1972
Babies named Tekela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tekela first entered U.S. birth records in 1972, and its peak year was 1983. Since then, usage has remained stable and very low, with the name never appearing in national rankings. Its exact origin is unclear, but it likely arose as a modern respelling of Tequila, following a pattern of creative phonetic name coinage popular in the late 20th century. The name carries no known traditional meaning, and its use has been concentrated among communities embracing distinctive, contemporary-sounding names.
The name Tekela first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It is likely a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by the place name Tequila (the town in Mexico or the beverage) with an altered spelling. No traditional etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teek, Kela, Teke
Sibling names for Tekela
Names that share Tekela's style, for a brother or sister.
