The baby name Jenina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NEE-nah (approximately /jəˈniːnə/).
Jenina is English in Origin.
The baby name Jenina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NEE-nah (approximately /jəˈniːnə/).
Jenina is English in Origin.
Jenina is a modern feminine given name, widely read as a variant or elaboration of Jeanine/Janine - the French diminutive of Jeanne, itself a form of Johanna. The lineage traces to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” Its -ina ending aligns with Romance diminutive patterns and may also reflect blending with Jenna and Nina, giving Jenina a familiar sound with a tailored twist.
Usage surfaces in late 20th‑century records across English‑speaking countries and diasporic communities, notably in the Philippines and parts of Latin America influenced by Spanish and English naming. Though uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking a fresh take on the John/Jane family. Variants and close relatives include Jenine, Jeneen, Jeanine, Janine, Janina, and the Italian/Romanian Giannina/Gianina; cognates are Jane, Jeanne, Johanna, and Giovanna. Common short forms are Jeni, Jenny, and Nina. The core meaning remains “God is gracious.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| Finland | 0 | #295 | 13 | 830 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #343 | 49 | 1,368 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #374 | 17 | 13,098 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #527 | 254 | 3,895 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| TN | 0 | #858 | 8 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #920 | 5 | 9,844 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Jenina is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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