Jeniah
Every Jeniah since 1997 — 512 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeniah
Jeniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,472 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 512 American babies have been named Jeniah. Its peak came in 2007, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,472 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,719 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,811 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,645 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,634 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,330 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,046 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,092 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,768 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,110 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,838 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,323 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,981 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,739 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,793 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,311 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,583 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,745 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,886 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,152 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,215 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,421 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,524 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,014 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeniah in 2025?
Jeniah ranked #12,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeniah?
512 babies have been named Jeniah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeniah most popular?
Jeniah peaked in 2007, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Jeniah a boy or girl name?
Jeniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeniah rising or falling?
Jeniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.