Jenay
Jenay is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,969 in the US, popular nicknames include Jen, Jey, and Jenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jenay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 959 babies have been named Jenay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,969 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,969
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Jenay is also used as a boy name, ranked #42180.
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About the Name Jenay
Jenay is a girl name .
Is Jenay a boy or girl name? Jenay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,969 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,180. Jenay is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jenay is currently ranked #35,969 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenay include Jen, Jey, and Jenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis