girl's name
Tecla
TEK-lah
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 155
Tecla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1970 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Tecla is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tecla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tecla?
In 1970, Tecla was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Tecla Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tecla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tecla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tecla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tecla
- Pronunciation TEK-lah
Sibling Names for Tecla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tecla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tecla
How popular is the name Tecla?
In 1970, Tecla was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tecla a girl's or a boy's name?
Tecla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tecla?
Tecla has 2 syllables.
When was Tecla most popular?
Tecla peaked in 1916, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.