Jeniyah
Every Jeniyah since 1999 — 563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeniyah
Jeniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,745 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 563 American babies have been named Jeniyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 41 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 Jeniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,745 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,674 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,688 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,655 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,235 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,205 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,064 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,644 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,045 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,364 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,424 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,850 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,812 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,317 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,807 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,908 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,978 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,892 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,944 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,622 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,634 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,869 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,015 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,216 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,494 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,473 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeniyah in 2025?
Jeniyah ranked #9,745 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeniyah?
563 babies have been named Jeniyah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeniyah most popular?
Jeniyah peaked in 2008, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Jeniyah a boy or girl name?
Jeniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeniyah rising or falling?
Jeniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.