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Tulisa

Girl name · 34 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tulisa: 34 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2012.

Best known as the stage name of British singer and television personality Tulisa Contostavlos, who rose to fame with the group N-Dubz, this name gained wider visibility in the early 2000s. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is often considered a modern variant of Thalia, from the Greek meaning 'to flourish' or 'blooming.' It may also stem as a pet form of Tula, a name with potential roots in Native American or Slavic languages. No specific place shares its namesake, but Tulisa carries a sleek, contemporary feel deeply tied to pop culture. A notable variant is Thalia, though Tulisa itself remains distinctive and uncommon in Scotland.