Jeniah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-NIE-uh / /dʒəˈnaɪə/Hebrew; American
Meaning
Hebrew: God has answered; American: modern invented name
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeniah is a name that has roots in Hebrew, where it signifies divine response. It is often considered a modern American name, reflecting a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. Its usage is primarily among English-speaking populations.
Trend Summary
Jeniah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jenaiah
- Jenaia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeniah was first seen in the United States in 1997. Jeniah has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jeniah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeniah (2016)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1997 | 6 |
1998 | 6 |
1999 | 8 |
2000 | 19 |
2001 | 11 |
2002 | 17 |
2003 | 18 |
2004 | 33 |
2005 | 34 |
2006 | 39 |
2007 | 43 |
2008 | 33 |
2009 | 35 |
2010 | 30 |
2011 | 30 |
2012 | 18 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 18 |
2015 | 17 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 9 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 13 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 9 |
2022 | 7 |
2023 | 7 |