Tenya
girl nameTenya entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #5851 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#5851
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6424 |
| 1970s | #7965 |
| 1980s | #10402 |
| 2000s | #14182 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Tenya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Tenya alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tenya in 2025?
- Tenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tenya most popular?
- Tenya peaked in 1961, reaching #5851 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tenya with classmates?
- Tenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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