Tesla, of Serbian origin, means 'spring' or 'source'. It's derived from the Slavic word 'teslati', which signifies 'to cause to flow'. This name has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in automotive circles due to its association with Nikola Tesla, the renowned inventor and engineer.
"Despite a strong start with over 100 births per year from 1990 to 1994, the name Tesla's popularity has since declined, with fewer than 70 births per year since 2006 and as low as 13 births in 2023."