Teofila
A girl's name of Greek origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Teofila is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine form of Theophilus, derived from the Greek theophilos meaning 'beloved of God' or 'friend of God' — composed of theos ('God') and philos ('beloved, friend').
Theophilus appears in the New Testament as the person to whom both the Gospel of Luke and Acts were addressed — making this name family one with a direct biblical connection. Teofila carries this profound meaning in a warm, flowing Spanish feminine form.
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In the American context, Teofila is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1912–1935). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 80 total births, Teofila exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teofila has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | #4826 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 43 | #4909 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 32 | #3656 | — |
The Story of Teofila
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1914, Teofila is a name steeped in history. Girls named Teofila are most likely born between 1912 and 1924.
How rare is Teofila?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teofila is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1920s with 43 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Teofila by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1912–1935)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 | #4826 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5530 |
| 1926 | 6 | #4784 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5692 |
| 1924 | 7 | #4398 |
| 1923 | 5 | #5643 |
| 1922 | 7 | #4390 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3924 |
| 1918 | 5 | #5503 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4212 |
| 1914 | 8 | #2843 |
| 1913 | 7 | #2786 |
| 1912 | 6 | #2937 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–1935