Girl · #10,421 in 2026

Ginae

Jenin is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and is the capital of the Jenin Governorate. It is a hub for the surrounding towns. Jenin came under Israeli occupation in 1967, and was put under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority as Area A of the West Bank, a Palestinian enclave, in 1995.

Current Rank
#10,421
Peak Rank
#10,421 (1984)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
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1984
First Year
1984
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#10421
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Ginae

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jenin is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and is the capital of the Jenin Governorate. It is a hub for the surrounding towns. Jenin came under Israeli occupation in 1967, and was put under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority as Area A of the West Bank, a Palestinian enclave, in 1995.

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Etymology
Jenin has been identified as the place " Gina " or "Ginah" mentioned in the Amarna letters from the 14th century BCE, as a town in Canaan . Jenin is commonly identified with the later biblical city of Ein-Ganim , from Hebrew : עֵין גַּנִּים , meaning "the spring of gardens" or "the spring of Ganim", probably referring to the many springs located nearby. The present-day Arabic name is believed to preserve the city's ancient name. Jenin is identified with a number of important towns mentioned in ancient sources. Throughout history, it was referred to as "Ein Ganim", "Beth Hagan", "Ginah", and "G
Origin & history
Tell Jenin is believed to constitute the original settlement core of the city. In the early 20th century, the tell was occupied by a modern cemetery and a threshing floor, and today it is located at the center of Jenin's business district. The tell is also known as Tell el-Nawar , Nawar being an Arabic word for a number of nomadic peoples, especially the Dom people , Middle Eastern relatives of the Romani people (gypsies). This name reflects the pre-1948 presence of seasonal nomadic encampments at the site.

The Story of Ginae

Ginae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 5 Ginaes were born — ranking #10,421 that year. As of 2026, Ginae ranks #10,421 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ginaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ginae

What does the name Ginae mean?
Jenin is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and is the capital of the Jenin Governorate. It is a hub for the surrounding towns. Jenin came under Israeli occupation in 1967, and was put under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority as Area A of the West Bank, a Palestinian enclave, in 1995.
How popular is Ginae in 2026?
In 2026, Ginae ranks #10,421 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ginae most popular?
Ginae reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #10,421 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Ginae a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ginae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ginae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ginae include Adreinne, Aledra, Andreamarie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ginae

Ginae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Ginae's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #10,421. Use the chart and map above to compare Ginae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
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  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
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