Janae Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NAY / /dʒəˈneɪ/American; Hebrew
Meaning
American: God is gracious; Hebrew: He has been gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Janae is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often considered a variant of the name Janay, which itself is derived from the name Jane. The name Jane has deep roots in Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janae has gained popularity in various communities and is often associated with a contemporary and unique style.
Trend Summary
Janae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janay
- Jana
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janae was first seen in the United States in 1939. Janae has ranked as high as #758 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Janae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janae (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 23 | |
| CA | 20 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1975 | 87 |
| 1976 | 201 |
| 1977 | 173 |
| 1978 | 152 |
| 1979 | 188 |
| 1980 | 187 |
| 1981 | 206 |
| 1982 | 216 |
| 1983 | 221 |
| 1984 | 215 |
| 1985 | 216 |
| 1986 | 245 |
| 1987 | 442 |
| 1988 | 432 |
| 1989 | 461 |
| 1990 | 480 |
| 1991 | 525 |
| 1992 | 488 |
| 1993 | 449 |
| 1994 | 545 |
| 1995 | 471 |
| 1996 | 474 |
| 1997 | 535 |
| 1998 | 536 |
| 1999 | 516 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 495 |
| 2002 | 524 |
| 2003 | 494 |
| 2004 | 490 |
| 2005 | 458 |
| 2006 | 422 |
| 2007 | 434 |
| 2008 | 369 |
| 2009 | 400 |
| 2010 | 407 |
| 2011 | 394 |
| 2012 | 332 |
| 2013 | 325 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 269 |
| 2016 | 244 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 201 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2021 | 172 |
| 2022 | 168 |
| 2023 | 171 |
| 2024 | 158 |