girl's name
Teina
TAY-nah (Māori)
- Origin Polynesian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 40
Teina is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Teina is a name of Polynesian origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Teina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Teina?
In 1962, Teina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Teina Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Teina Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Teïna | Teïna is a rare spelling of Teina, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Teina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teina
- Māori TAY-nah
Sibling Names for Teina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teina
How popular is the name Teina?
In 1962, Teina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Teina a girl's or a boy's name?
Teina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teina?
Teina has 2 syllables.
When was Teina most popular?
Teina peaked in 1958, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.