girl's name
Tenika
tuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,029
Tenika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 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 1982, when 157 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.
Tenika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 316 |
| 1980s | 579 |
| 1990s | 134 |
How Popular Is Tenika?
In 1998, Tenika was given to 5 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 Tenika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenika
- English tuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Tenika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenika
How popular is the name Tenika?
In 1998, Tenika was given to 5 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 Tenika a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenika?
Tenika has 3 syllables.
When was Tenika most popular?
Tenika peaked in 1982, when 157 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.