Teila is a unique and distinctive name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "gentle" in Hawaiian language. It is often used as a given name for females but can also be considered unisex due to its growing popularity across different cultures. The name Teila has gained recognition beyond Hawaii, with notable bearers including American singer-songwriter Tia Carrere, who was born Teila Tcherkezian.
The name Teila experienced variable popularity over the years, with a significant spike in usage from 1984 to 1985 (28 and 41 births respectively), but has since declined, with fewer than 10 births per year after 1994.