White wave or fair spirit combined with lake
A modern American compound name blending Jenna, a derivative of the Welsh Jennifer meaning 'white wave', with the popular suffix -lyn, often associated with the Welsh word for 'lake'. It represents a contemporary trend of creating melodic, multi-syllabic names by joining established roots.
About 12 girls were named Jennalyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
