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Jenalee

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How to Pronounce Jenalee

Pronounced JEN-uh-lee /ˈdʒɛn.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: Jenalee reads as a compound of Jenna - a short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair phantom' - with Lee, an English surname from a word for 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It is a modern blended name.Low

In 30 seconds: Jenalee joins Jenna (from Jennifer) with Lee, 'meadow' (said 'JEN-uh-lee'). It reads as a sweet modern compound.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningJenalee reads as a compound of Jenna - a short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair phantom' - with Lee, an English surname from a word for 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It is a modern blended name.

U.S. rank (2019)#16603 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 461

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jenalee is a modern compound joining Jenna - a short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair one' - with Lee, an English surname meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. The two blend into a soft, sunny whole.

It stayed genuinely rare, only a few dozen girls a year around its high near 1986, and reads as an of-its-era coinage rather than a traditional name. Its bright sound has given it a small following.

Did you know? Blended names ending in '-lee' - Jenalee, Ashlee, Kaylee - were much loved in the later twentieth century, pairing a favorite base with a bright, open close.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Jenna/Lee — Jenna (Jennifer) + Lee 'meadow/clearing'

Variations

JennaJennaleeJennalyJenaleighJennalie

Nicknames

JenLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenalee mean?

Jenalee is a compound of Jenna, from Jennifer, and Lee, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'.

How do you pronounce Jenalee?

It's said JEN-uh-lee /ˈdʒɛn.ə.li/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jenalee a boy or girl name?

Jenalee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jenalee?

Jenalee has always been rare, a modern blend of Jenna and Lee.