Gracious
Jenel is a modern American variation of Janelle, which is a diminutive of Jane. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While rare, it follows the mid-20th century trend of adding the '-el' suffix to established names.
Less common today
Jenel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,250 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
