Janay Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjuh-NAY / dʒəˈneɪAmerican; African American
Meaning
God is gracious (variant of Jane); Gift from God (variant of Janai)
Historical & Cultural Background
Janay is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variant of the name Jane, which has Hebrew origins. The name has gained popularity since the late 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique and creative names.
Trend Summary
Janay has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janai
- Janae
International Variants
- Jana (Slavic)
- Jane (English)
Famous people named Janay
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Fictional characters named Janay
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janay was first seen in the United States in 1952. Janay has ranked as high as #634 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janay (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 71 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 42 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 596 |
| 1988 | 430 |
| 1989 | 314 |
| 1990 | 292 |
| 1991 | 261 |
| 1992 | 248 |
| 1993 | 173 |
| 1994 | 221 |
| 1995 | 245 |
| 1996 | 192 |
| 1997 | 204 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 122 |
| 2000 | 114 |
| 2001 | 122 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 128 |
| 2006 | 94 |
| 2007 | 92 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2010 | 113 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |