Jenna
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jenna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 256 babies have been named Jenna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,820 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,820
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Jenna
Jenna is a boy name .
Is Jenna a boy or girl name? Jenna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,820 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #684. Jenna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jenna is currently ranked #10,820 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenna include Jen, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jenna include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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