Janna Girl

Popularity: #864 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAN-uh //ˈdʒænə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jane

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Janna has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Yochanan, which means "God is gracious." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Greek as Ioannes and later in Latin as Johannes. The transition into Old French as Johan and subsequently into Middle English as John reflects the name's widespread adoption across different cultures and languages.

Janna can be seen as a feminine form of John, emerging in the context of the name's evolution and adaptation in various cultures. Historically, the name Janna has been associated with significant biblical figures, particularly Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle, both of whom played pivotal roles in early Christianity.

The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in major biblical translations, such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which contributed to the dissemination of biblical names in English-speaking regions. The feminine form Janna likely gained traction as a derivative in the context of the broader cultural embrace of names rooted in biblical tradition.

Culturally, Janna resonates with themes of grace and divine favor, reflecting the original meaning of its Hebrew root. The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to religious heritage and spiritual significance.

In some contexts, Janna may also be associated with the concept of paradise, as it is phonetically similar to the Arabic word "jannah," meaning "garden" or "paradise." This connection adds an additional layer of cultural resonance, linking the name to notions of beauty and tranquility. Overall, Janna embodies a rich historical and linguistic tapestry, reflecting its enduring appeal through centuries.

Famous people named Janna

In this section, you will find notable people named Janna. 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 Janna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Janna Levin is a physicist and author best known for Black Hole Blues, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, and her work in cosmology.

Fictional characters named Janna

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Janna is a fictional character from the video game League of Legends. She is a powerful sorceress who controls the wind and aids her allies in battle.

Sibling suggestions

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

AnnaHannahMayaLilaSaraElla

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Janna. 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.

JasmineJadeJennaJanetJoannaJolieJodieJessica

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janna was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Janna has ranked as high as #851 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)

The name Janna 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 Janna 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 Janna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 84 84
2024 90 90
2023 70 70
2022 77 77
2021 69 69
2020 77 77
2019 76 76
2018 79 79
2017 90 90
2016 88 88
2015 85 85
2014 69 69
2013 101 101
2012 82 82
2011 67 67
2010 99 99
2009 101 101
2008 94 94
2007 115 115
2006 122 122
2005 131 131
2004 129 129
2003 142 142
2002 143 143
2001 147 147
2000 132 132
1999 155 155
1998 140 140
1997 152 152
1996 169 169
1995 150 150
1994 183 183
1993 165 165
1992 201 201
1991 227 227
1990 236 236
1989 273 273
1988 297 297
1987 341 341
1986 315 315
1985 335 335
1984 357 357
1983 297 297
1982 326 326
1981 359 359
1980 366 366
1979 428 428
1978 349 349
1977 365 365
1976 308 308
1975 304 304
1974 296 296
1973 337 337
1972 247 247
1971 302 302
1970 259 259
1969 250 250
1968 230 230
1967 274 274
1966 261 261
1965 303 303
1964 264 264
1963 288 288
1962 303 303
1961 311 311
1960 210 210
1959 194 194
1958 201 201
1957 214 214
1956 196 196
1955 229 229
1954 160 160
1953 172 172
1952 142 142
1951 128 128
1950 109 109
1949 83 83
1948 120 120
1947 99 99
1946 68 68
1945 47 47
1944 46 46
1943 47 47
1942 48 48
1941 30 30
1940 51 51
1939 27 27
1938 25 25
1937 14 14
1936 24 24
1935 12 12
1934 19 19
1933 13 13
1932 16 16
1931 5 5
1930 7 7
1929 12 12
1928 6 6
1926 6 6
1924 5 5
1923 7 7
1921 6 6
1920 5 5
1917 6 6
1912 6 6

Top States for Janna (2024)

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 11
25%
NY 11
25%
TX 10
23%
FL 7
16%
GA 5
11%