Tejas
Boy name · American · Hindu · Indian
Meaningradiance · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #2,884
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,851 in 2013
43 babies were named Tejas in the US in 2025. It has climbed 686 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tejas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,683 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tejas, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tejas would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTejas first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #1,851.
- TrendTejas has climbed 686 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,884. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Tejas means “radiance”. Our records link it to American, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Tejas
Tejas is a boy name of American, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “radiance”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-jas”. US birth records list Tejas for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 48 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,851 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,884, with 43 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.6 | 275,229 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 255,102 boys |
| 1990s | 8.6 | 116,414 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,904 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,037 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,751 boys |
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Questions about the name Tejas
What does the name Tejas mean?
Tejas means “radiance” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Tejas?
Tejas has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Tejas a boy or girl name?
Tejas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tejas?
Tejas ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,851).