UK girl's name
Tehila
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "praising" or "to praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tehila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tehila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Tehila. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tehila ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 girls were registered as Tehila.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tehila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Tehila mean?
The name Tehila has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, believed to have originated during ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "tehillah," which translates to "praise" or "song of praise." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with religious or spiritual contexts from its inception.
In the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Psalms is referred to as "Tehillim," meaning "Praises." This biblical reference indicates that the name Tehila may have been inspired by or connected to the psalms and their expressions of worship and devotion. Additionally, the name Tehila appears in the Book of Ezra, a historical text from the Hebrew Bible, further solidifying its ancient origins.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tehila can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism dating back to the 3rd century CE. The Talmud mentions a woman named Tehila, providing evidence of the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tehila. One such figure was Tehila Lichtenstein (1925-1986), an Israeli writer and journalist known for her work in children's literature and her contributions to Israeli culture. Another prominent bearer of the name was Tehila Nir (1954-2019), an Israeli singer and actress who gained widespread recognition for her performances in musicals and on television.
In the realm of academia, Tehila Altshuler (born 1968) is a notable Israeli philosopher and scholar, known for her work on environmental ethics and the philosophy of technology. Additionally, Tehila Shapira (born 1976) is an Israeli mathematician and computer scientist, renowned for her research in computational geometry and algorithm analysis.
A more contemporary figure bearing the name Tehila is Tehila Friedman (born 1986), an Israeli professional tennis player who has represented her country in international competitions and achieved notable rankings in her career.
It is important to note that while these examples showcase the historical and cultural significance of the name Tehila, its usage and popularity may have evolved over time, reflecting broader societal changes and trends.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tehila over time
The chart below shows babies named Tehila registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tehila, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tehila by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tehila was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4202 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5002 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4294 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tehila
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tehila: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tehila in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tehila was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Tehila most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Tehila in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tehila?
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "praising" or "to praise".
How many people are called Tehila in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Tehila across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.