Jenny vs Moriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jenny

Girl #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,387
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jen

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jenny Rank #1,387
Moriah Rank #1,212

Moriah is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1387 for Jenny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jenny ___

  • Jenny Rose
  • Jenny Mae
  • Jenny Claire
  • Jenny Lynn
  • Jenny Anne
  • Jenny Marie

Moriah ___

  • Moriah Grace
  • Moriah Rose
  • Moriah Joy
  • Moriah Faith
  • Moriah Anne
  • Moriah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jenny

Maggie Katie Danny Tommy Lucy

If you choose Moriah

Zion Eden Elijah Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jenny or Moriah more popular?

Moriah is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Jenny at #1387 in the United States.

What do Jenny and Moriah mean?

Jenny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Moriah means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jenny and Moriah boy or girl names?

Jenny is primarily a girl name. Moriah is primarily a girl name.

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