girl's name
Jenaye
juh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 163
Jenaye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 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 1988, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jenaye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Jenaye?
In 2012, Jenaye 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 Jenaye 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.
How Jenaye Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jenayé | Jenayé is a rare spelling of Jenaye, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jenaye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenaye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenaye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenaye
- English juh-NAY
Sibling Names for Jenaye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenaye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenaye
How popular is the name Jenaye?
In 2012, Jenaye 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 Jenaye a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenaye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenaye?
Jenaye has 2 syllables.
When was Jenaye most popular?
Jenaye peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.