Unknown; likely a modern American invention
Tenika is a contemporary name with no definitive historical etymology. It likely emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as a rhythmic, creative variation of names like Tanika or Danica, or as a combination of popular phonetic elements.
Less common today
Tenika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,062 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
