Tenesha
Tenesha is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,506 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
Tenesha is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Tenesha often also consider Florentina, Asmira, Nazara .
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Historical Record
Tenesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 1,438 babies have been named Tenesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,506 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,506
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Tenesha
Tenesha is a girl name .
Tenesha is currently ranked #11,506 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenesha include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Teneie. 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