Holding steady.
Popularity of Tela since 1894
Babies named Tela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 195 |
| 1990s | 161 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tela is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1894. It saw a modest peak in 1985, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. In more than a century of Social Security data, Tela has remained consistently uncommon, making it a uniquely obscure choice. Its stable trajectory and lack of a clear origin story contribute to its air of mystery. Parents drawn to Tela may appreciate its simplicity and distinctive sound.
The name Tela is rare and its etymology is unclear. It may have emerged as a modern diminutive of longer names ending in -tela, such as Cordelia or Ophelia, or as a variant of the surname-derived name Tella. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1894 but saw a slight peak in usage during the 1980s, with its highest recorded frequency in 1985. It has remained consistently uncommon, never entering the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tel
Variants: Tella
Sibling names for Tela
Names that share Tela's style, for a brother or sister.
