Teena

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEE-nuh /ˈtiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A doubled-vowel spelling of Tina, itself a short form of names ending in -tina such as Christina ('follower of Christ') or Martina. Used as an independent given name in mid-century America.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy vintage pick: Teena is a spin on Tina, short for Christina, said 'TEE-nuh.' Light and mid-century.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA doubled-vowel spelling of Tina, itself a short form of names ending in -tina such as Christina ('follower of Christ') or Martina. Used as an independent given name in mid-century America.

U.S. rank (2014)#16334 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1956

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,746

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Teena is a phonetic spelling of Tina, a clipped form of names like Christina ('follower of Christ') and Martina. As a standalone name it caught on in mid-century America, peaked in 1956, and receded thereafter (said 'TEE-nuh').

Teena is a fifties-flavored short name that has grown scarce. Rare, light, and vintage.

Did you know? Teena spells out Tina — a short form of Christina — with a doubled vowel; it peaked around 1956 and faded as the postwar era wound down.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Teena — Variant of Tina; short for Christina/Martina

Variations

TinaTenaTeina

Nicknames

TeeTeen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teena mean?

Teena is a variant of Tina, a short form of Christina or Martina.

How do you pronounce Teena?

It's said TEE-nuh /ˈtiː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Teena a boy or girl name?

Teena is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Teena?

Teena peaked in the mid-fifties and is uncommon now.