girl's name
Tenessa
tuh-NESS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 74
Tenessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 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 1993, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tenessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 24 |
How Popular Is Tenessa?
In 1993, Tenessa 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 Tenessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenessa
- English tuh-NESS-uh
Sibling Names for Tenessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenessa
How popular is the name Tenessa?
In 1993, Tenessa 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 Tenessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenessa?
Tenessa has 3 syllables.
When was Tenessa most popular?
Tenessa peaked in 1993, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.