NAME PROFILE
Tena
Tena is an African and Arabic name meaning 'to be strong' or 'to endure.' It conveys a sense of perseverance and power, ideal for someone who embodies these qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,186 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 23%TX — 23%CA — 20%MI — 17%TN — 17%
Notable People
Tena Desae (Actress, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) · Tena K. (Musician) · Tena K. (Poet) · Tena K. (Artist) · Tena K. (Photographer)
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