Gracious; white wave
Jenise is a modern American elaboration of Jane or Janice, likely influenced by the name Denise. It combines the Hebrew roots of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious', with the rhythmic ending of French-inspired names.
Less common today
Jenise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,058 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
