Holding steady.
Popularity of Tessla since 1989
Babies named Tessla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tessla is a modern American name first recorded in 1989, though its usage has remained very rare. It peaked in 1991 but has since been given to fewer than five girls annually in recent years, including 2025. The name may have been inspired by the surname Tesla, linked to inventor Nikola Tesla, or may simply be a creative respelling of Tess. Tessla has not been among the top names in any state. Its scarcity gives it an inventive, contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking a rare name with scientific undertones.
Tessla appears to be a modern American coinage, likely influenced by the surname Tesla, made famous by inventor Nikola Tesla. It may also be a feminine elaboration of Tess or a respelling of Tesla. The name has been in rare use in the United States since 1989, with its highest recorded usage in 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Lessie
Variants: Tesla
Sibling names for Tessla
Names that share Tessla's style, for a brother or sister.
