Tenya
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Meaning & Origin
Tenya is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Tenya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 82 babies have been named Tenya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,054 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,054
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tenya
Tenya is a girl name .
Tenya is currently ranked #68,054 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenya include Ten, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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