God is gracious; white wave
Jenaya is a modern American invention, likely created as a blend of the names Jennifer and Anaya or as a variation of Janae. It combines the Welsh roots of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave', with the Hebrew origins of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'. Its rise in use reflects a late 20th-century trend of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names ending in 'aya'.
About 13 girls were named Jenaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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