girl's name
Tenaya
teh-NY-uh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,028
Tenaya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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.
- Peaked in 1975, when 43 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tenaya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 203 |
| 1990s | 216 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 47 |
How Popular Is Tenaya?
In 2024, Tenaya 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 Tenaya 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tenaya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenaya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenaya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenaya
- Pronunciation teh-NY-uh
Sibling Names for Tenaya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenaya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenaya
How popular is the name Tenaya?
In 2024, Tenaya 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 Tenaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenaya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenaya?
Tenaya has 3 syllables.
When was Tenaya most popular?
Tenaya peaked in 1975, when 43 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.