Radiant or bright
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'tejas', it refers to brilliance, fire, or spiritual energy. In some European contexts, it is also used as a diminutive of names like Doroteja or Mateja.
Less common today
Teja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,213 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Slovenian artistic gymnast and Olympian
Slovenian biathlete and Olympic medalist
