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UK girl's name

Tequilla

A feminine name of Spanish origin derived from a town in Mexico where an alcoholic beverage is produced.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tequilla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tequilla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.

Tequilla is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tequilla. 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 2001 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tequilla ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Tequilla.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tequilla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3912

2000

Births in 2000

3

Latest year

Peak year

2000

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tequilla mean?

The given name Tequilla is derived from the Spanish word "tequila," which refers to a popular Mexican distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant. The name's origins can be traced back to the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs, where the word "tequitl" meant "labor" or "work."

The name Tequilla is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the popularity of the tequila drink and its association with Mexican culture. While not a traditional name in any particular culture, it gained recognition as a unique and unconventional name choice, often given to individuals with a connection to or appreciation for Mexican heritage.

There are no known historical references to the name Tequilla in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name's use can be found in birth records and census data from the late 20th century.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tequilla was Tequilla Whitfield, an American actress and model born in 1976. She gained recognition for her roles in television shows and films in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Another notable person with the name Tequilla is Tequilla Mockingbird, an American singer and songwriter born in 1981. She is known for her work in the neo-soul and R&B genres and has released several albums and singles.

Tequilla Shepard, born in 1975, is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Sacramento Monarchs and the Detroit Shock.

Tequilla LeShaye, born in 1983, is an American reality television personality who appeared on the show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and its spin-offs.

Tequilla Markwood, born in 1988, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.

While the name Tequilla is not a traditional name with a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice, often associated with Mexican culture and the iconic tequila beverage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tequilla by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tequilla 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
2000s #3912 3 1

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FAQ

Tequilla: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tequilla in the UK right now?

In 2000, Tequilla was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tequilla most popular?

The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Tequilla in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tequilla?

A feminine name of Spanish origin derived from a town in Mexico where an alcoholic beverage is produced.

How many people are called Tequilla in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tequilla across the 1 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.