Jenna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEN-uh · 2 syllables
A Cornish name, usually as a diminutive form of Jennifer. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna when based on Jenny's other derivations.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JEN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #679
- US babies a year
- about 465 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Jenna?
Jenna was the #679 name in the US in 2025, given to 418 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 68% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #679 |
| England & Wales | #955 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| France | #204 |
| Canada | #512 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Jenna?
Half of US adults named Jenna are older than 32; most are between 20 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jenna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jenna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jenna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Jenna
How do you pronounce Jenna?
Jenna is pronounced JEN-uh.
How popular is the name Jenna?
Jenna was the #679 name in the US in 2025, given to 418 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 68% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Jenna?
Half of US adults named Jenna are older than 32. Most are between 20 and 54.