Will my child share the name Teyla with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Teyla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Teyla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Teyla becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Teyla has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3393 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1596 in 2009. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Teyla a good choice for a distinctive name?

Teyla is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Teyla a popular baby name in the United States?

Teyla does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5785

Teyla

Teyla is a distinctive choice, ranked #5785 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Teyla in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

#5785

About the Name Teyla

Teyla has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3393 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1596 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2005.

Teyla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.