Tenita

Girl name

Tenita has been given to 219 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It peaked in 1978.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

219

Peak year

1978 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1957

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Benitagirl

13,669 babies since 1889

Renitagirl

7,398 babies since 1925

Venitagirl

5,708 babies since 1901

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FAQ

How popular is the name Tenita?

Tenita has been given to 219 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tenita peak?

Tenita peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Tenita a girl or boy name?

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

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