Janaina Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-NY-nah / dʒaˈnɐj.nɐ

Portuguese; Brazilian

Meaning

Portuguese: God is gracious; Brazilian: variant of Janine

Historical & Cultural Background

Janaina is a name commonly used in Brazil, often associated with the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the rivers and the sea, Iemanjá. The name reflects a blend of Portuguese influence and local cultural elements. It is often celebrated in Brazilian folklore and music, particularly in relation to the celebration of Iemanjá.

Trend Summary

The name Janaina has seen moderate popularity in Brazil, particularly among families with cultural ties to Afro-Brazilian traditions.

Similar Names

JanaJasmineJanelleGiannaJovannaJasmin

Variants

  • Janine
  • Janaina

International Variants

  • Janine (French)
  • Janaina (Portuguese)

Famous people named Janaina

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Fictional characters named Janaina

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Sibling Suggestions

AnaLuanaMarianaElianaTatiana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janaina was first seen in the United States in 2002. Janaina has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Janaina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janaina

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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