Jenna
Jenna is a girl name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”, pronounced JEN-ah. It ranked #679 in the United States in 2025, given to 418 babies, and peaked at #45 in 2001. Common nicknames: Jen, Jenny.
How popular is Jenna in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jenna mean, and where does it come from?
Jenna began as a variant of Jenny, the short form of Jennifer, and is often read instead as an elaboration of Jane — both of which lead back to different roots, Cornish Guinevere on one side and Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious," on the other. It was recorded from 1915, but its real arrival came with Dallas, where Jenna Wade appeared in the early 1980s. It peaked at 45th in 2001. The name's virtue is that it sounds like a nickname without needing a longer form behind it.
How is Jenna used around the world?
Jenna is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 9+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Jenna?
Famous People Named Jenna
- Jenna Ortega — American actress
- Jenna Coleman — English actress
- Jenna Fischer — American actress, known for The Office
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jenna mean?
Jenna is a girl name of English origin meaning "God is gracious." Jenna began as a variant of Jenny, the short form of Jennifer, and is often read instead as an elaboration of Jane — both of which lead back to different roots, Cornish Guinevere on one side and Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious," on the other. It was recorded from 1915, but its real arrival came with Dallas, where Jenna Wade appeared in the early 1980s.
How do you pronounce Jenna?
Jenna is pronounced JEN-ah. Common variations include Jena, Jennah, Genna.
Is Jenna a girl name?
Yes, Jenna is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jen, Jenny.