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Tehila

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Tehila Pronunciation

Tehila is pronounced teh-hee-LAH /tɛ.hiˈlɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise, song of praise' — the root of Tehillim, the Book of PsalmsHigh

In 30 seconds: A living song of praise: Tehila is Hebrew for 'praise' — the very word behind Tehillim, the Psalms. Devotional, melodic, and beloved in modern Israel.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew tehillah, 'praise, song of praise' — the root of Tehillim, the Book of Psalms

U.S. rank (2024)#3740 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 892

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tehila comes from Hebrew tehillah, 'praise, song of praise' — the singular of Tehillim, the Psalms. A beloved modern Israeli name, it is devotional at the core and musical in sound, often given in gratitude.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, praise at the root, and lyrically devout.

Did you know? The Hebrew Bible's Book of Psalms is called Tehillim — 'praises' — so a girl named Tehila carries the title of Scripture's great songbook.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Tehila — etymology

Variations

TehillaTehillah

Nicknames

Tili

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If you like Tehila…

Talia— a fellow melodic Hebrew favorite

Shira— the 'song' sister name

Odelia— a companion 'praise God' name

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Carmela— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tehila?

Tehila is pronounced teh-hee-LAH (/tɛ.hiˈlɑ/). Press play above to hear Tehila said aloud.

How do you say Tehila?

Tehila is said teh-hee-LAH (/tɛ.hiˈlɑ/). Press play above to hear Tehila said aloud.

What does the name Tehila mean?

Tehila is Hebrew for 'praise, song of praise', the root of Tehillim, the Psalms.

Is Tehila a boy or girl name?

Tehila is a girl's name.

How popular is Tehila?

Tehila is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in Israel.