girl's name
Tenay
teh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 44
Tenay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1992, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tenay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tenay?
In 2001, Tenay was given to 5 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.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tenay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenay
- English teh-NAY
Sibling Names for Tenay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenay
How popular is the name Tenay?
In 2001, Tenay was given to 5 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 Tenay a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenay?
Tenay has 2 syllables.
When was Tenay most popular?
Tenay peaked in 1992, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.