girl's name
Tesni
TES-nee (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 251
Tesni is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Tesni is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 17 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tesni Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 26 |
How Popular Is Tesni?
In 2025, Tesni was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Tesni Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tesni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tesni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tesni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tesni
- Welsh TES-nee
Sibling Names for Tesni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tesni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tesni
How popular is the name Tesni?
In 2025, Tesni was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Tesni a girl's or a boy's name?
Tesni is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tesni?
Tesni has 2 syllables.
When was Tesni most popular?
Tesni peaked in 1998, when 17 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Tesni a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tesni currently ranks #4,539 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.