Tenaya
girl nameTenaya entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2023 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2023
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4586 |
| 1980s | #4073 |
| 1990s | #4756 |
| 2000s | #5220 |
| 2010s | #8111 |
| 2020s | #10619 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tenaya has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Tenaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tenaya alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tenaya in 2025?
- Tenaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tenaya most popular?
- Tenaya peaked in 1975, reaching #2023 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tenaya with classmates?
- Tenaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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