Jayna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-nah / /ˈdʒeɪ.nə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: to be strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Jayna is a modern variant of the name Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of grace and strength. Jayna is sometimes used as a creative spelling to differentiate from traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jayna has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaina
- Jayne
International Variants
- Jana (Slavic)
- Gianna (Italian)
Famous people named Jayna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jayna was first seen in the United States in 1946. Jayna has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jayna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jayna (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 7 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 57 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 44 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 43 |
| 1972 | 43 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 69 |
| 1980 | 74 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1982 | 64 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 83 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1987 | 62 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 75 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 74 |
| 1996 | 78 |
| 1997 | 90 |
| 1998 | 108 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 161 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 159 |
| 2004 | 152 |
| 2005 | 175 |
| 2006 | 179 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 145 |
| 2009 | 130 |
| 2010 | 126 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 129 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2014 | 114 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 56 |