Tenaya
Tenaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,302 in the US, popular nicknames include Ten, Tey, and Tenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tenaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,008 babies have been named Tenaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenaya is past its peak , currently ranked #28,302 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,302
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Tenaya
Tenaya is a girl name .
Tenaya is currently ranked #28,302 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenaya include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tenaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis