Girl nameCurrently #17,400 in the USFalling
Teyla
2 syllablesPeak year: 20105 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Teyla's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Teyla's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Teyla |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Teyla through the decades
- Teyla peaked in 2010, when 31 babies were named Teyla in the US.
- The 2000s were Teyla's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Teyla has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Teyla currently ranks #17,400 in the US and is cooling off.