Teneca
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Teneca first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 5 babies have been named Teneca in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teneca is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,151 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,151
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Teneca
Teneca is a girl name .
Teneca is currently ranked #60,151 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Teneca include Ten, Tene, Teney, Teneie, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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