girl's name
Teneshia
tuh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 558
Teneshia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1983, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Teneshia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 276 |
| 1990s | 119 |
How Popular Is Teneshia?
In 1997, Teneshia 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.
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 Teneshia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teneshia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teneshia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teneshia
- English tuh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Teneshia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teneshia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teneshia
How popular is the name Teneshia?
In 1997, Teneshia 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 Teneshia a girl's or a boy's name?
Teneshia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teneshia?
Teneshia has 3 syllables.
When was Teneshia most popular?
Teneshia peaked in 1983, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.