Teuila
A girl's name of Samoan origin with 98 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Teuila hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1997, with 98 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #15037, Teuila is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Teuila ranks #15037 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Teuila is a girl's baby name of Samoan origin, meaning 'red ginger flower' — the teuila plant (Alpinia purpurata) is Samoa's national flower, a stunning tropical bloom associated with beauty, celebration, and Samoan cultural identity. The annual Teuila Festival is Samoa's biggest cultural event.
A daughter named Teuila is named for the flower that represents Samoa itself — a name of national pride, natural beauty, and the tropical abundance of the Pacific islands. It carries the warmth and vibrancy of Polynesian culture in every syllable.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Teuila's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Teuila follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Teuila's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teuila has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #13895 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 55 | #15102 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #20139 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #13587 | — |
The Story of Teuila
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Teuila is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Teuila are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Teuila?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Teuila — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 55 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Teuila by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #15037 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13323 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12142 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15077 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9673 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15510 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18631 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16252 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14432 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13047 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16674 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16596 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19965 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20312 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13587 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024