Tenesha

Girl name

Tenesha has been given to 1,438 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It peaked in 1984.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,438

Peak year

1984 (97 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1967

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tenesha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Taneshagirl

5,307 babies since 1969

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tenesha.

Donelleunisex

1,450 babies since 1922

Brittenygirl

1,450 babies since 1974

Shemikagirl

1,454 babies since 1971

Lashaundagirl

1,421 babies since 1967

Porschagirl

1,457 babies since 1974

Jerikagirl

1,457 babies since 1978

Charmaynegirl

1,416 babies since 1928

Terahgirl

1,416 babies since 1955

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FAQ

How popular is the name Tenesha?

Tenesha has been given to 1,438 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tenesha peak?

Tenesha peaked in 1984, when 97 babies were given the name.

Is Tenesha a girl or boy name?

Tenesha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tenesha are girls).

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