Tela
Girl nameTela has been given to 700 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It peaked in 1985.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
700
Peak year
1985 (45 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1894
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tela — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tela.
Sibling name ideas for Tela
Same era and popularity as Tela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tela?
Tela has been given to 700 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tela peak?
Tela peaked in 1985, when 45 babies were given the name.
Is Tela a girl or boy name?
Tela is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Tela are girls).
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