unisex name
Tendai
TEN-dy (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 72
Tendai is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tendai Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 40 |
How Popular Is Tendai?
In 2019, Tendai was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Tendai Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tendai
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tendai Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tendai over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tendai
- Shona TEN-dy
Sibling Names for Tendai
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tendai — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tendai
How popular is the name Tendai?
In 2019, Tendai was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Tendai a girl's or a boy's name?
Tendai is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tendai?
Tendai has 2 syllables.
When was Tendai most popular?
Tendai peaked in 2010, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.