Total births
937
Girls' name · since 1985
Tehila
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 937 babies named Tehila, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3721
- among girls today
- 937
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Tehila currently ranks #3721 among girls' names in America, with 937 babies recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tehila has been recorded 937 times among girls since 1985, currently ranked #3721 nationally and more common than 79% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #3721 among girls today
- 937 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tehila is currently the #3721 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 937 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3721
- among girls today
- 937
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Tehila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3721
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Tehila was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
50 babies were named Tehila in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Tehila compares
937 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tehila's all-time total is 145% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tehila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 937 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tehila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tehila's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tehila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,721
Active since
1985
Tehila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Tehila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tehila's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Tehila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
240 births
- 2010s
2010s
300 births
- 2020s
2020s
252 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 300 births (32% of all-time use).
How Tehila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tehila's total volume
Tehila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tehila by state
Where Tehila concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 401 | 42.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 130 | 13.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #4 | California | | 11 | 1.2% |
New York share of Tehila's total US births 42.8%
Even split
401 of 937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tehila? ▼
937 babies have been named Tehila since 1985. It currently ranks #3721 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 50 births.
When was Tehila most popular? ▼
Tehila was most popular in the 2010s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Tehila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tehila are New York (401 births), New Jersey (130 births), Florida (24 births).
How long has the name Tehila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tehila since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tehila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tehya, Tehilla, Tehani, Tehillah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tehila's data
- Tehila's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (300 total births) through the 2020s (252) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Tehilas (401 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tehila
Nearby Names Like Tehila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tehila
Tehya Girl
#8625 2,061 births
Tehilla Girl
#4843 600 births
Tehani Girl
#7361 588 births
Tehillah Girl
#7802 225 births
Tehlani Girl
#11026 64 births
Compare Tehila side by side: Tehila vs Tehya Tehila vs Tehilla Tehila vs Tehani
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tehila
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tehila: #3721 Girls' Name - 937 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tehila. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tehila draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.