Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Djeneba since 2001
Babies named Djeneba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Djeneba is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in official records in 2001. It is most likely a variant of Djénéba, a name from the Bambara people of Mali, where it may signify 'firstborn.' Despite its West African roots, the name has seen only modest use in the U.S., reaching a peak rank in 2012. As of 2025, its rank was 9,457, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 160,727 female births. The trajectory of Djeneba's popularity has been stable, maintaining a consistent but low presence over the past decade. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state in official data. Djeneba offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a melodic sound.
Djeneba is a name primarily found in West Africa, particularly among the Bambara people of Mali. It is often considered a variant of Djénéba, which in Bambara is associated with the concept of 'firstborn' or 'eldest child,' though the exact derivation is debated. The name entered U.S. records in the early 2000s, likely brought by immigrants from the region.
“Djeneba” around the world
Where Djeneba lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Djen, Neba
Variants: Djénéba, Jeneba
Sibling names for Djeneba
Names that share Djeneba's style, for a brother or sister.
