Tenessa
Girl nameTenessa has been given to 74 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 1993.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
74
Peak year
1993 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1973
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tenessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tenessa.
Sibling name ideas for Tenessa
Same era and popularity as Tenessa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tenessa?
Tenessa has been given to 74 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tenessa peak?
Tenessa peaked in 1993, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Tenessa a girl or boy name?
Tenessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tenessa are girls).
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