Jenna
Meaning: Fair phantom, white wave; God is gracious
Origin: Cornish/Arabic/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #268
Total births: 1,166
History: Jenna surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name has a friendly, accessible character. Jenna represents modern Australian women — confident and approachable.
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| Current rank (1991) | #99 |
| Babies named Jenna in 1991 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,166 |
| Peak year | 1987 (198 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #33 |
| Years in records | 1984–1991 (8 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 59 spots |
Frequently asked about Jenna
What does the name Jenna mean?
Jenna means “Fair phantom, white wave; God is gracious” from Cornish/Arabic/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jenna?
Jenna has Cornish/Arabic/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Fair phantom, white wave; God is gracious”.
How popular is Jenna in Australia?
Jenna ranked #99 in Australia in 1991 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Jenna most popular?
Jenna peaked in 1987 with 198 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jenna a boy or girl name?
Jenna is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jennas in registered births are female.
Is the name Jenna rising or falling in popularity?
Jenna has fallen 59 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #40 in 1986 to #99 in 1991.
How long has Jenna been recorded in Australia?
Jenna appears in birth records in Australia across 8 years — from 1984 through 1991.