Jenin

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Pronounced jeh-NEEN /dʒɛˈnin/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic janin/jinan, 'gardens', also the name of a Palestinian cityLow

In 30 seconds: A name of gardens: Jenin is Arabic 'gardens' — and a Palestinian city. Lush, evocative, and meaningful.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic janin/jinan, 'gardens', also the name of a Palestinian city

U.S. rank (2025)#4602 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

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

Jenin comes from Arabic — linked to jinan, 'gardens' — and is the name of a city in the West Bank (the precise gloss varies, which we note). A lush, evocative place-and-nature name.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, gardens at the root, and evocative.

Did you know? Jenin is a historic Palestinian city — its name tied to Arabic for 'gardens'; as a given name it's lush and evocative.

Overall data confidence 62%

Arabic references — Jenin — gloss varies

Variations

JaninJenineJeneen

Nicknames

Jen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenin mean?

Jenin is linked to Arabic 'gardens', and is a Palestinian city; the precise gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Jenin?

It's said jeh-NEEN /dʒɛˈnin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jenin a boy or girl name?

Jenin is a girl's name.

How popular is Jenin?

Jenin is a rare name in the U.S.