Jenna

Meaning of Jenna

A variation of Jennifer, meaning "fair one" or "white wave".

Jenna has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jenna

Jenna has held fairly steady, sitting around #679 in 2025 after peaking at #45 in 2001.

Notable people named Jenna

• Jenna Dewan
  Actress and dancer
• Jenna Fischer
  Actress (The Office)
• Jenna Bush Hager
  Television personality and author
• Jenna Elfman
  Actress
• Jenna Ushkowitz
  Actress and singer

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Questions about the name Jenna

What does the name Jenna mean?

Jenna means a variation of jennifer, meaning "fair one" or "white wave", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Jenna a boy's or a girl's name?

Jenna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jenna?

In 2025, Jenna ranked #679 for girls, up from #683 the year before.

When was Jenna most popular?

Jenna peaked at #45 in 2001.