Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Jenella

Name: Popularity of the name Jenella in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jenella, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#4,385 (1951)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

2015

Last Year

1951

Peak Year

#4385

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jenella

Jenella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 7 Jenellas were born — ranking #4,385 that year. As of 2026, Jenella ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Jenellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jenella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jenella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gianelli
Giannelli
Jenelle
Jamila
Jamilah
Gentle
Janell
Gentles
Jenell
Gently
Genoa
Shinola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenella

What does the name Jenella mean?

Jenella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jenella in 2026?

In 2026, Jenella ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jenella most popular?

Jenella reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #4,385 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jenella a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jenella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jenella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jenella include Almetia, Rodena, Steva. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jenella

Jenella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Jenella's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #4,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Jenella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

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.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.