Total births
1,029
Girls' name · since 1971
Tenika
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,029 babies named Tenika, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,029
- total births
- 1971–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Tenika is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,029 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tenika has been recorded 1,029 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1998.
- 1,029 total births
- 1971–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,029 girls have been named Tenika since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 1,029
- total births
- 1971–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Tenika was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
157 babies were named Tenika in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Tenika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tenika's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 157, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tenika at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tenika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1998
- Peak year (1982)
- 157
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Tenika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tenika's strongest decade.
579 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Tenika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
316 births
- 1980s
1980s
579 births
- 1990s 134
1990s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 579 births (56% of all-time use).
How Tenika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tenika's total volume
Tenika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tenika by state
Where Tenika concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 43 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 41 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 38 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 30 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #6 | New York | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #8 | California | | 15 | 1.5% |
North Carolina share of Tenika's total US births 4.2%
Even split
43 of 1,029 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Tenika appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tenika? ▼
1,029 babies have been named Tenika since 1971. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1982 with 157 births.
When was Tenika most popular? ▼
Tenika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 579 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Tenika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tenika are North Carolina (43 births), Illinois (41 births), Texas (38 births).
How long has the name Tenika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tenika since 1971 -- 28 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Tenika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tena, Tenley, Tenisha, Tennie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tenika's data
- Tenika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (579 total births); usage has since declined to 134 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Tenikas (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tenika
Nearby Names Like Tenika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tenika
Tena Girl
8,186 births
Tenley Girl
#2124 6,854 births
Tenisha Girl
3,501 births
Tennie Girl
2,777 births
Tennille Girl
#12467 2,184 births
Compare Tenika side by side: Tenika vs Tena Tenika vs Tenley Tenika vs Tenisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tenika: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,029 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tenika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tenika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.