Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Telia since 1921
Babies named Telia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 138 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Telia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1921, a time when many short, melodic names ending in -ia were gaining popularity. Its peak usage came in 1984, though even then it remained uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th, with an incidence of 1 in 200,908 births, and its popularity has remained stable over recent decades. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a modern coinage or a variant of Delia. Telia has never charted among top state distributions, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country. Without a clear etymology or famous bearers, the name offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something truly uncommon.
Telia first appeared in the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded use in the United States in 1921. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the name Delia or created as a feminine name ending in the fashionable -ia suffix. Its exact etymology remains uncertain, and it does not have deep historical roots.
“Telia” around the world
Where Telia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teli, Lea, Tia
Sibling names for Telia
Names that share Telia's style, for a brother or sister.
