Jenitza

Girl name

juh-NEET-zuh /dʒuˈniːtsə/

At a glance

In short: Jenitza is a charming and unique Spanish name for baby girls, meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God."
U.S. rank 2025: Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#17,168)
Babies in 2006: 5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak: #9,559 in 1993
First recorded: 1993

Meaning of Jenitza

Jenitza is a female name with Spanish origin. In Spanish, it is pronounced as heh-NEET-sah. In American English, it is pronounced as juh-NEET-zuh. This beautiful name has variations in spelling and pronunciation, but the essence remains the same. It is derived from the name Juanita, which means "God is gracious" or "gift from God." Jenitza carries a sense of charm and uniqueness, making it a wonderful choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby girl. According to data from the United States of America, Jenitza has been given to newborns since at least 1993 and has gained popularity over the years.

How to pronounce Jenitza

English

Pronounced juh-NEET-zuh /dʒuˈniːtsə/

Spanish

Pronounced heh-NEET-sah /xeˈnitsa/

Popularity of Jenitza in the U.S.

Jenitza was last recorded in the U.S. in 2006, ranked #17,168 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,559 in 1993. It first appears in the records in 1993.

Bar and line chart: Jenitza in the U.S., 1993–2006. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 8 in 1993 and 5 in 2006. Line: rank among girl names, peak #9,559 in 1993, #17,168 in 2006. — Girls named Jenitza (left scale)
Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1993–2006. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG

Year-by-year table, 1993⁠–⁠2006 4 rows

Jenitza: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
Year	Babies	Rank	vs previous year
2006	5	17,168	▼ 2,666
2005	6	14,502	back (not recorded in 1999–2004)
1998	5	14,122	back (not recorded in 1994–1997)
1993	8	9,559	new