girl's name
Tenita
tuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 219
Tenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 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 1978, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 82 |
How Popular Is Tenita?
In 1989, Tenita 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 Tenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenita
- English tuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Tenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenita
How popular is the name Tenita?
In 1989, Tenita 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 Tenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenita?
Tenita has 3 syllables.
When was Tenita most popular?
Tenita peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.