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Tehillah

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

Meaning: From the Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song/hymn of praise' (the Hebrew name of the Book of Psalms is Tehillim)Low

In 30 seconds: Praise; a song of praise: Tehillah is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'teh-HEE-lah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song/hymn of praise' (the Hebrew name of the Book of Psalms is Tehillim)
U.S. rank (2024)#8351 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319962024

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

Tehillah comes from the Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song/hymn of praise' (the Hebrew name of the Book of Psalms is Tehillim). A lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-HEE-lah').

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

Did you know? Tehillah means 'praise; a song of praise' in Hebrew (the Book of Psalms is Tehillim) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-HEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Tehillah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

TehilaTehilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tehillah mean?

Tehillah is Hebrew for 'praise; a song of praise' (the Psalms are Tehillim).

How do you pronounce Tehillah?

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

Is Tehillah a boy or girl name?

Tehillah is a girl's name.

How popular is Tehillah?

Tehillah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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