girl's name
Teneka
tuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 509
Teneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 11 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 1977, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Teneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 239 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 50 |
How Popular Is Teneka?
In 1994, Teneka was given to 11 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 Teneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teneka
- English tuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Teneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teneka
How popular is the name Teneka?
In 1994, Teneka was given to 11 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 Teneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Teneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teneka?
Teneka has 3 syllables.
When was Teneka most popular?
Teneka peaked in 1977, when 61 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.