Teva
Gender-neutral name · Hebrew · Scottish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,601 in 1976
0 babies were named Teva in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryTeva first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1976, when it reached #5,601.
About the name Teva
Teva is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew and Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-eva”. US birth records list Teva for girls from 1971 to 2024, in 21 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #5,601 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Hebrew namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 443,350 girls |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 709,220 girls |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,296,296 boys |
More Hebrew names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
Questions about the name Teva
What is the origin of the name Teva?
Teva has Hebrew, Scottish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Mia.
Is Teva a boy or girl name?
Both. Teva is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Teva?
Teva is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #5,601 in 1976.