Jennah
Jennah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Garden or paradise; also interpreted as a variant of Jenna meaning 'white wave'.
Origin and history
Jennah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, deriving from the word for garden or paradise. In the United States, it is also frequently used as a modern spelling variant of the English name Jenna. It remains a relatively uncommon choice in the U.S., offering a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,115 babies in the United States have been named Jennah since 1880. It ranks #3184 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- PA (16.3 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 289 |
| 1990-2000 | 693 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,041 |
| 2010-2019 | 802 |
| 2020-2029 | 253 |
Nicknames
Jen, Jenn, Jenny
Fun facts
- Jennah serves both as a direct transliteration of the Arabic word for paradise and as a modern variant of the English name Jenna.
- Over 3,000 girls in the United States have been given the spelling Jennah since records began in 1880.