Tenesha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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Arabic origin
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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, Tene, Teney, Teneie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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