Tenaya
teh-NAH-yah
Popularity
#15034
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,008
Peak Year
#43 in 1975
First Recorded
1971
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Possibly derived from a Miwok Indian word, but the exact meaning is uncertain. Associated with Yosemite National Park.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Chief Tenaya
Yosemite Native American Chief
Personality Traits
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