Girl Name
Jenice
Jenice is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Jenice — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Janice is on your shortlist, Jenice belongs in the same conversation.
Jenice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Jenice has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jenice as J·E·N·I·C·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jenice is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Jenice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jenicea, Jenicee, Jenicey, Jenic.
- Nicknames: Jen and J.
- Middle names: Pair Jenice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Jenice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Janice, Jenica, Jennica, Jameka, Jamika — full picks on the sibling names for Jenice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Jenice? Browse our names like Jenice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jenice
What does the name Jenice mean?
Jenice has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Jenice?
The exact origin of Jenice is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Jenice?
Jenice has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jenice a boy's or girl's name?
Jenice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Jenice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jenice sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Jenice?
Names that share Jenice's sound and style include Janice, Jenica, Jennica, Jameka, Jamika.
What middle names pair well with Jenice?
Good middle-name fits for Jenice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jenice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jenice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jenice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jenice share its rhythm without rhyming — Janice, Jenica, Jennica all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.