Thekla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHEK-lah / /ˈθɛk.lə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: glory of God; Latin: divine
Historical & Cultural Background
Thekla is derived from the Greek name Theokleia, meaning 'glory of God.' It has been used since early Christian times, associated with Saint Thecla, a follower of Saint Paul. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Thekla is often celebrated for its connection to strength and faith.
Trend Summary
The name Thekla has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thecle
- Thekla
International Variants
- Tecla (Spanish)
- Técla (French)
- Tecla (Italian)
Famous people named Thekla
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thekla was first seen in the United States in 1882. Thekla has ranked as high as #374 nationally, which occurred in 1890, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thekla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thekla
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |