Tenessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tenessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 74 babies have been named Tenessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,209 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,209
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Tenessa
Tenessa is a girl name .
Tenessa is currently ranked #10,209 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenessa include Ten, Tene, Teney, Teneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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