Jhene
How to say it: juh-NAY · /dʒəˈneɪ/
Modern American invention pronounced juh-NAY - made known by singer Jhene Aiko in the 2000s.
Jhene was the 1,106th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 168 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 90% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #923 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,106 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 168 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,734 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +90% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #923 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Created recently, Jhene found its greatest success in the 2020s. Remaining at its peak, it looks poised to ascend.
What goes with it
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In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jhene is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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