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The baby name Jenna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnə/ (JEN-ə).

Jenna is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnə/ (JEN-ə)

What is the meaning of the name Jenna ?

The baby name Jenna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnə/ (JEN-ə).

Jenna is English in Origin.

Jenna blends several streams of naming tradition. In English it functions chiefly as a diminutive or short form of Jennifer and Jane. Jennifer descends from Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, widely interpreted as “fair/white one,” while Jane comes from Hebrew Yohanan, “God is gracious.” In Muslim contexts Jenna can be influenced by Arabic Jannah, “garden; paradise,” giving the name a parallel heavenly sense. These overlapping sources make Jenna a modern familiar with layered meanings: grace, fairness, and paradise.

Used independently since the mid‑20th century, Jenna rose sharply in the United States, Canada, and the UK during the 1980s–1990s and remains a recognizable, friendly staple. Variant spellings and diminutives include Jena, Genna, Jennah, Jen, Jenn, Jenny, and Jennie; elaborations like Jenae and Jenica also occur. Related names and cognates are Jennifer, Guinevere, Jane, Jeanne, Joan, Johanna, Jana, Siobhán, Ivana, and Giovanna.

Jenna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jenna

Jenna Ortega Actor · Born 2002 · United States Jenna Ortega is an American actor best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series 'Wednesday'. She also starred in the popular horror film 'Scream' (2022) and the Disney Channel series 'Stuck in the Middle'. Jenna Jameson Actor · Born 1974 · United States Jenna Jameson is best known as a former adult film star and one of the most widely recognized figures in that industry. She later became a businesswoman, writer, and television personality, and is also known for her memoir How to Make Love Like a Porn Star. Jenna Coleman Actor · Born 1986 · United Kingdom Jenna Coleman is a British actress best known for playing Clara Oswald in Doctor Who, as well as Queen Victoria in Victoria and Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale. She has also earned nominations for an International Emmy Award, BAFTA Cymru, and BAFTA Scotland.
Jenna Fischer Actor · Born 1974 · United States Jenna Fischer is an American actress best known for playing Pam Beesly on NBC’s The Office from 2005 to 2013. Born Regina Marie Kirk (née Fischer) on March 7, 1974, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2007 and later served as a producer on the show’s ninth and final season. Jenna Dewan Actor · Born 1980 · United States Jenna Dewan is an American actress and dancer best known for starring in Step Up. She began her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and also performed with major artists like Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott. Jenna Elfman Actor · Born 1971 · United States Jenna Elfman is an American actress best known for playing Dharma on the hit ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg. She won a Golden Globe for the role in 1999 and also earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for her work on the series.

Celebrity babies named Jenna

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jenna MacNeille Tress MacNeille television actor ★★★★★

Jenna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2019 #1 — 436
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
Finland Girls 0 #37 2,904 1,368
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
Finland 0 #46 720 830
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
Finland Girls 2026 #56 10,722 3,895
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
New Zealand Girls 2004 #64 46 98
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
France Girls 2021 #121 441 3,185
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #124 12 1,786
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
CR 0 #137 22 5,526
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Belgium Girls 2024 #160 26 424
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
LU Girls 0 #176 10 4,850
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
NA Girls 0 #210 15 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
Canada Girls 2024 #226 60 2,795
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Girls 0 #236 16 7,056
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
SG 0 #250 20 11,010
TW Girls 0 #252 25 8,139
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
MU Girls 0 #271 81 8,539
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
HR Girls 0 #288 7 3,687
QA Girls 0 #290 27 15,378
CN Girls 0 #301 49 8,829
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #305 12 7,429
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
JO Girls 0 #309 17 7,570
MY 0 #318 13 12,352
KZ Girls 0 #326 7 5,862
PH Girls 0 #329 62 13,098
ZA 0 #334 114 14,421
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
NL 0 #368 24 2,481
OM Girls 0 #371 26 15,987
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #409 12 1,885
Germany 0 #412 26 2,542
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Girls 0 #448 85 11,342
SG Girls 0 #452 135 18,916
KW Girls 0 #456 60 19,177
RU Girls 0 #463 36 11,913
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #491 14 11,303
AE Girls 0 #501 53 20,968
PS Girls 0 #504 20 10,981
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
HK Girls 0 #517 99 16,104
United States Girls 2024 #531 416 8,487
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IL Girls 0 #595 23 11,648
Germany Girls 0 #598 252 4,949
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
ZA Girls 0 #615 681 25,928
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
NL Girls 0 #694 268 5,933
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #745 42 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
TN 0 #814 16 13,765
SA Girls 0 #817 119 25,931
United States Boys 2006 #857 8 7,416
MY Girls 0 #882 113 24,821
EG Girls 0 #896 64 14,742
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,061 18 16,140
MA 0 #1,096 33 20,986
DZ 0 #1,132 45 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,271 176 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,598 17 28,008

Jenna is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
France
Canada
Switzerland

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People also ask about Jenna

Jenna is predominantly a girl's name.
Jenna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɛnə/ (JEN-ə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jena, Jennah, Genna, Jenae, Jenni and Jenny.
Yes, very popular — Jenna ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Jenna ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Jenna's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 8 notable people named Jenna are in our database, including Jenna Ortega (Actor), Jenna Jameson (Actor), Jenna Coleman (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Jenna for their child, including Tress MacNeille.