girl's name
Jenay
juh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 974
Jenay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jenay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 244 |
| 1990s | 315 |
| 2000s | 196 |
| 2010s | 81 |
How Popular Is Jenay?
In 2018, Jenay was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jenay Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jenay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenay
- English juh-NAY
Sibling Names for Jenay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenay
How popular is the name Jenay?
In 2018, Jenay was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jenay a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenay?
Jenay has 2 syllables.
When was Jenay most popular?
Jenay peaked in 1987, when 49 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.