Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Jenesse

Girl name · English

Jenesse is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It draws on the natural world and shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jenesse would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJenesse peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jenesse you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
  • HistoryJenesse first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Jenesse

US births per million girls, 1987–2025

01.5319871987

Similar names

Unisex name: JesseUnisex name: JensenGirl name: JenniferGirl name: JennaGirl name: JenesisGirl name: Jenny
Blend Jenesse with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jenesse

Jenesse is a girl name of English origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English names

Other spellings of Jenesse

Girl name: Jenese

More English girl names

Questions about the name Jenesse

What is the origin of the name Jenesse?

Jenesse is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Jenesse a boy or girl name?

Jenesse is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jenesse?

Jenesse is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1987. It peaked at #11,325 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Jenesse?

If you like Jenesse, you might also like Jenese. Jenese is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jenesse?

Jenesse is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It draws on the natural world and shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.