Jeniya
Every Jeniya since 1997 — 403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeniya
Jeniya is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1997, 403 American babies have been named Jeniya. Its peak came in 2004, when 44 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 Jeniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,768 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,534 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,625 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,047 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,248 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,780 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,813 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,324 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,353 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,390 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,699 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,414 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,837 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,161 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,153 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,633 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,415 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,866 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,822 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,499 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,359 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeniya in 2025?
Jeniya did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jeniya?
403 babies have been named Jeniya in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeniya most popular?
Jeniya peaked in 2004, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Jeniya a boy or girl name?
Jeniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeniya rising or falling?
Jeniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.