Jenalyn
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Jenalyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 272 babies have been named Jenalyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenalyn is past its peak , currently ranked #46,396 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,396
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jenalyn
Jenalyn is a girl name .
Jenalyn is currently ranked #46,396 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenalyn include Jen, Jena, Jenay, Jenaie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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