Janina Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yah-NEE-nah /jəˈniːnə/

Origin: Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; Slavic: January

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Janina has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name was adapted into Greek as Ioannes and subsequently into Latin as Johannes. From Latin, it made its way into various languages, including Old French as Johan and eventually into English as John.

The feminine form Janina is derived from the Slavic diminutive of the name, particularly prevalent in Polish and other Slavic languages, where it is often associated with the name Joanna, which also stems from the same Hebrew origin. Historically, the name Janina can be linked to various notable figures and milestones.

In the Christian tradition, the name John is significant due to its association with several biblical figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The name's prominence was further solidified through its frequent appearance in religious texts, including the King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, which helped to popularize the name in English-speaking contexts.

The feminine form Janina gained traction in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, where it has been used since at least the late medieval period. Culturally, Janina carries connotations of grace and favor, reflecting its etymological roots.

In Polish culture, the name is often celebrated in various traditions and is associated with virtues such as kindness and compassion. The name Janina may also be linked to the historical city of Janów, which has connections to the name and reflects its regional significance.

Overall, Janina embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, making it a name with deep historical roots.

Famous people named Janina

In this section, you will find notable people named Janina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Janina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Janina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Janina Gavankar is an actress and musician best known for The Morning Show, True Blood, and Star Wars: Battlefront II.

Janina Karpinski is a professional dancer best known for her performances in various dance competitions and shows.

Fictional characters named Janina

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Janina is a fictional character from the novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She is a key figure in the investigation surrounding the disappearance of a young woman, providing crucial insights into the mystery.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Janina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JanaJasmineJuliaJessicaJoannaJoy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Janina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JanelleJasmineJanetJadeJovannaJocelynJenna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janina was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Janina has ranked as high as #2466 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Janina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Janina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Janina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Janina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 15 15
2023 18 18
2022 26 26
2021 18 18
2020 24 24
2019 17 17
2018 13 13
2017 14 14
2016 12 12
2015 17 17
2014 23 23
2013 15 15
2012 12 12
2011 17 17
2010 22 22
2009 23 23
2008 23 23
2007 31 31
2006 33 33
2005 26 26
2004 22 22
2003 17 17
2002 32 32
2001 28 28
2000 34 34
1999 26 26
1998 18 18
1997 33 33
1996 24 24
1995 42 42
1994 29 29
1993 52 52
1992 48 48
1991 54 54
1990 56 56
1989 59 59
1988 53 53
1987 53 53
1986 45 45
1985 51 51
1984 41 41
1983 62 62
1982 68 68
1981 62 62
1980 77 77
1979 59 59
1978 44 44
1977 37 37
1976 52 52
1975 32 32
1974 38 38
1973 36 36
1972 30 30
1971 28 28
1970 36 36
1969 45 45
1968 33 33
1967 40 40
1966 25 25
1965 33 33
1964 42 42
1963 34 34
1962 20 20
1961 27 27
1960 29 29
1959 18 18
1958 18 18
1957 12 12
1956 27 27
1955 19 19
1954 33 33
1953 23 23
1952 18 18
1951 21 21
1950 16 16
1949 12 12
1948 15 15
1947 16 16
1946 11 11
1945 13 13
1944 17 17
1943 7 7
1942 9 9
1941 6 6
1940 6 6
1939 6 6
1938 7 7
1937 7 7
1933 5 5
1930 6 6
1929 8 8
1928 7 7
1927 10 10
1926 12 12
1925 22 22
1924 14 14
1923 16 16
1922 10 10
1921 32 32
1920 23 23
1919 28 28
1918 25 25
1917 35 35
1916 40 40
1915 33 33
1914 20 20
1913 17 17
1912 5 5
1911 8 8

Top States for Janina (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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