Tenita
Meaning
"cherished, beloved"
Origin: Polynesian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #47,631
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Teni, Nita, Tee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cherished, beloved"
Origin: Polynesian
Timarie is more popular, ranked #47602 vs #47631 for Tenita.
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Timarie is more popular, ranked #47602 compared to Tenita at #47631 in the United States.
Tenita means "cherished, beloved" (Polynesian origin).
Tenita is primarily a girl name. Timarie is primarily a girl name.