God is 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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jenel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
