Teela
girl nameTeela entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #867 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#867
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4205 |
| 1950s | #6103 |
| 1960s | #5828 |
| 1970s | #7055 |
| 1980s | #4224 |
| 1990s | #7165 |
| 2000s | #12079 |
| 2010s | #15028 |
| 2020s | #12342 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Teela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Teela alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Teela in 2025?
- Teela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Teela most popular?
- Teela peaked in 1984, reaching #867 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Teela with classmates?
- Teela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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