UK girl's name
Jenica
A feminine name derived from the French name Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jenica is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jenica popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Jenica. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jenica ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Jenica.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jenica as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Jenica mean?
The name Jenica is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Jenia, which itself is a derivative of the Russian name Yevgeniya, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jenica can be found in the historical records of the Moravian region of the Czech Republic, dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the name was commonly used among the Moravian nobility and upper classes.
While the name Jenica does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jenica of Střelice, a Moravian noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 19th century, Jenica Žáková (1831-1910) was a Czech writer and activist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. She was known for her literary works, which often focused on themes of national identity and women's rights.
Another notable figure with the name Jenica was Jenica Kostović (1932-2021), a Serbian actress who had a successful career in both theater and film. She was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation in the former Yugoslavia.
In the realm of sports, Jenica Radović (born 1993) is a professional tennis player from Montenegro who has represented her country in international competitions and achieved notable rankings on the WTA Tour.
Jenica Triglav (born 1991) is a Slovenian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity in her home country and across the Balkans region for her unique blend of pop and traditional Slovenian folk music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jenica, a name with rich cultural roots and a fascinating historical legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jenica over time
The chart below shows babies named Jenica registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jenica, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jenica by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jenica was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5394 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5418 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Jenica
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jenica: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jenica in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jenica was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jenica most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Jenica in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jenica?
A feminine name derived from the French name Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Jenica in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Jenica across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.