Janna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-uh / /ˈdʒænə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jane
Historical & Cultural Background
Janna is often considered a variant of the name Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Jane has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Janna has gained some recognition as a standalone name, especially in modern contexts. It reflects a trend of using names that convey positive meanings.
Trend Summary
Janna has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jana
- Janne
International Variants
- Jana (Slavic); Gianna (Italian)
Famous people named Janna
Janna Levin is an astrophysicist and author known for her work on black holes and cosmology.
Janna L. H. is a notable figure in the field of education, recognized for her contributions to curriculum development.
Fictional characters named Janna
Janna is a character in the video game League of Legends, known for her abilities as a support champion.
Janna is a character in the animated series The Fairly OddParents, where she is depicted as a fairy.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janna was first seen in the United States in 1912. Janna has ranked as high as #723 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Janna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janna (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 51 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1943 | 47 |
| 1944 | 46 |
| 1945 | 47 |
| 1946 | 68 |
| 1947 | 99 |
| 1948 | 120 |
| 1949 | 83 |
| 1950 | 109 |
| 1951 | 128 |
| 1952 | 142 |
| 1953 | 172 |
| 1954 | 160 |
| 1955 | 229 |
| 1956 | 196 |
| 1957 | 214 |
| 1958 | 201 |
| 1959 | 194 |
| 1960 | 210 |
| 1961 | 310 |
| 1962 | 303 |
| 1963 | 288 |
| 1964 | 264 |
| 1965 | 302 |
| 1966 | 261 |
| 1967 | 274 |
| 1968 | 230 |
| 1969 | 250 |
| 1970 | 259 |
| 1971 | 302 |
| 1972 | 247 |
| 1973 | 337 |
| 1974 | 296 |
| 1975 | 304 |
| 1976 | 308 |
| 1977 | 365 |
| 1978 | 349 |
| 1979 | 428 |
| 1980 | 367 |
| 1981 | 359 |
| 1982 | 326 |
| 1983 | 297 |
| 1984 | 357 |
| 1985 | 335 |
| 1986 | 315 |
| 1987 | 341 |
| 1988 | 297 |
| 1989 | 273 |
| 1990 | 236 |
| 1991 | 227 |
| 1992 | 201 |
| 1993 | 165 |
| 1994 | 183 |
| 1995 | 150 |
| 1996 | 169 |
| 1997 | 152 |
| 1998 | 140 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 142 |
| 2004 | 129 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2006 | 122 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 94 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 99 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 101 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 77 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 90 |