Tenika
Every Tenika since 1971 — 1,029 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tenika
Tenika is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 1,029 American babies have been named Tenika. Its peak came in 1982, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tenika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tenika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1995 | 12 | #7,479 |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,069 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,356 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,884 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,093 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tenika in 2025?
Tenika did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tenika?
1,029 babies have been named Tenika in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tenika most popular?
Tenika peaked in 1982, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Tenika a boy or girl name?
Tenika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tenika rising or falling?
Tenika has been roughly stable over the past decade.