Teneka
girl nameTeneka entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #1701 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#1701
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6617 |
| 1970s | #3440 |
| 1980s | #4772 |
| 1990s | #8540 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Teneka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Teneka alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Teneka in 2025?
- Teneka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Teneka most popular?
- Teneka peaked in 1977, reaching #1701 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Teneka with classmates?
- Teneka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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