Janae Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-NAY / /dʒəˈneɪ/

English; African American

Meaning

Modern variant of Jane; God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Janae is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a creative variation of the name Jane. The name reflects a trend of unique and culturally significant names that gained popularity during this time.

Trend Summary

Janae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

JanelleJadeJaniceJovonJaniaJaylaJasiah

Variants

  • Janay
  • Janae

International Variants

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Famous people named Janae

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Fictional characters named Janae

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Sibling Suggestions

JadenJasmineJamalJaliyahJavon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janae was first seen in the United States in 1989. Janae has ranked as high as #1190 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Janae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janae (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19896