Boy · #5,355 in 2026

Tellas

Internet in Greece reached an 82% usage rate among individuals in 2022, yet it slightly trails behind the European Union averages in digital skills among individuals aged 16–74, as highlighted in the European Commission's Digital Decade Country Report 2023. In an effort to bridge this gap and enhance digital proficiency across the nation, Greece implemented the "Works Again" law in April 2022.

Current Rank
#5,355
Peak Rank
#3,203 (1977)
Total Babies
46
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
1979
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#3203
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tellas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Internet in Greece reached an 82% usage rate among individuals in 2022, yet it slightly trails behind the European Union averages in digital skills among individuals aged 16–74, as highlighted in the European Commission's Digital Decade Country Report 2023. In an effort to bridge this gap and enhance digital proficiency across the nation, Greece implemented the "Works Again" law in April 2022.

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The Story of Tellas

Tellas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 12 Tellass were born — ranking #3,203 that year. As of 2026, Tellas ranks #5,355 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Tellass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tellas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tellas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Telas
  • Tellus
  • Telus
  • Tellies
  • Teles
  • Tellys
  • Tellez
  • Tellis
  • Tullos
  • Telis
  • Tells
  • Tele

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tellas

What does the name Tellas mean?
Internet in Greece reached an 82% usage rate among individuals in 2022, yet it slightly trails behind the European Union averages in digital skills among individuals aged 16–74, as highlighted in the European Commission's Digital Decade Country Report 2023. In an effort to bridge this gap and enhance digital proficiency across the nation, Greece implemented the "Works Again" law in April 2022.
How popular is Tellas in 2026?
In 2026, Tellas ranks #5,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tellas most popular?
Tellas reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #3,203 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Tellas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tellas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tellas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tellas include Thorn, Toris, Demetria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tellas

Tellas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Tellas's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #3,203. Use the chart and map above to compare Tellas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.