Tulsa
TUL-sah
Tulsa is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “A place name, referring to the city in Oklahoma, of Creek origin, meaning 'old town'.”. It currently ranks #5575 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.
What Tulsa Means
“A place name, referring to the city in Oklahoma, of Creek origin, meaning 'old town'.”
The Story of Tulsa
Imagine a city born from ancient roots, a place where history settles like dust, now offered as a modern name.
Tulsa, a place name derived from the Creek word for 'old town,' tracing its origins to the Native American heritage of Oklahoma. This name carries the weight of history and the grounding spirit of the land.
This is a name for your daughter, a child destined to forge her own path with independence and adventure. You see her building her own 'old towns' wherever she goes, strong and grounded in her spirit.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#38 in 2023
Total Births
157
First Recorded
1914
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