The baby name Jenice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JEN-iss (ˈdʒɛnɪs),juh-NEES (dʒəˈniːs),jeh-NICE (dʒəˈnaɪs) — less common.
Jenice is English in Origin.
The baby name Jenice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JEN-iss (ˈdʒɛnɪs),juh-NEES (dʒəˈniːs),jeh-NICE (dʒəˈnaɪs) — less common.
Jenice is English in Origin.
Jenice is a modern English feminine name most commonly interpreted as a variant spelling of Janice, a 20th-century elaboration of Jane, from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” The shape and sound also echo Denise, and some view Jenice as a blended form; in that case it carries a secondary classical link to Dionysus, though the prevailing sense remains “God is gracious.”
Attested in American records from the mid-1900s, Jenice has always been rare but steady, aligning with the rise and later decline of Janice and Denise. Variant forms include Jenise, Jeniece, Janiece, Janise, and the more established Janice/Janis; diminutives and nicknames include Jen, Jeni, and Niecy/Niecey. Related names are Jane, Jeanne, and Joanna. Typical pronunciations are JEN-iss and juh-NEES, often guided by family preference. Its tailored spelling gives a familiar, vintage sound a distinctive modern twist.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #237 | 23 | 7,507 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #467 | 5 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #568 | 19 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #603 | 13 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #916 | 26 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #921 | 74 | 24,821 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,098 | 44 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jenice is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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