At a glance
- In short
- Tenay is a unique and beautiful Turkish name for baby girls, pronounced as teh-NAY (/tɛˈnaj/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#15,352)
- Babies in 2001
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #8,734 in 1992
- First recorded
- 1980
Meaning of Tenay
The name Tenay is a unique and beautiful choice for a baby girl. It has Turkish origins and is pronounced as teh-NAY (/tɛˈnaj/). The name Tenay is also sometimes spelled as Tenai. Although not as common as some other names, it has been given to a small but consistent number of newborns in the United States over the years. In 2001, there were 5 girls named Tenay, making it the 15,351st most popular name that year. The name's popularity has remained relatively steady, with occurrences in multiple years including 1999 (6 occurrences, ranked 12,687th), 1997 (6 occurrences, ranked 12,069th), and 1992 (9 occurrences, ranked 8,734th). Despite not being widely known or used, the name Tenay carries an air of uniqueness and charm that sets it apart.
How to pronounce Tenay
Turkish
- Pronounced teh-NAY /tɛˈnaj/
Popularity of Tenay in the U.S.
Tenay was last recorded in the U.S. in 2001, ranked #15,352 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,734 in 1992. It first appears in the records in 1980.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1980–2001 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 15,352 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 6 | 12,688 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 6 | 12,070 | back (not recorded in 1993–1996) |
| 1992 | 9 | 8,734 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 6 | 11,409 | back (not recorded in 1988–1989) |
| 1987 | 6 | 9,825 | back (not recorded in 1981–1986) |
| 1980 | 6 | 9,095 | new |