God is gracious; white wave
Jenaye is a modern phonetic variation of Janae or Janai, which are often considered Americanized blends of Jane and Renee. It carries the etymological roots of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious,' and sometimes draws associations from the Welsh 'Gwen' meaning 'white' or 'fair.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jenaye in 2025.
French-American model and daughter of Yannick Noah
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).