Tela
girl nameTela entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1485 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1485
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1485 |
| 1940s | #4708 |
| 1950s | #5681 |
| 1960s | #5019 |
| 1970s | #5664 |
| 1980s | #5051 |
| 1990s | #6466 |
| 2000s | #9905 |
| 2010s | #13737 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Tela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tela alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tela in 2025?
- Tela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tela most popular?
- Tela peaked in 1894, reaching #1485 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tela with classmates?
- Tela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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