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Tehilla

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Pronounced teh-HEE-lah /tɛˈhi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms)Medium

In 30 seconds: A song of praise: Tehilla is Hebrew for 'praise'. Devout, lyrical, and warm — the root of the Psalms.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms)

U.S. rank (2024)#4863 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 575

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tehilla comes from Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms). A devout, lyrical name in Jewish and Israeli families.

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

Did you know? Tehilla means 'praise; a song of praise' in Hebrew — the root of Tehillim, the Book of Psalms; a devout, lyrical name in Jewish families.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hebrew references — tehillah — etymology

Variations

TehilaTehillahThilla

Nicknames

Teh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tehilla mean?

Tehilla is Hebrew for 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of the Psalms).

How do you pronounce Tehilla?

It's said teh-HEE-lah /tɛˈhi.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tehilla a boy or girl name?

Tehilla is a girl's name.

How popular is Tehilla?

Tehilla is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.