Is Janai a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Janai is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Janai?

It’s currently ranked #894 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Janai?

jah-NYE · IPA: //dʒəˈnaɪ//

Janai Girl

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-NYE / /dʒəˈnaɪ/

Hebrew; African

Meaning

Hebrew: God has answered; African: to be gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Janai is a name with Hebrew origins, often associated with a sense of divine response or grace. In some African cultures, it carries connotations of graciousness. The name has gained popularity in various communities, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and meaningful significance.

Trend Summary

Janai has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Variants

Janae
Janay

International Variants

Janaï (French)
Janai (Haitian Creole)

Famous people named Janai

—

Fictional characters named Janai

—

Sibling Suggestions

Jasmine Janelle Jada Jovany

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janai was first seen in the United States in 1960. Janai has ranked as high as #1270 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Janai has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janai (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	11	44%
CA	8	32%
GA	6	24%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1960	5
1966	7
1969	6
1970	7
1971	8
1972	7
1973	7
1974	7
1975	6
1976	10
1977	11
1978	24
1979	26
1980	26
1981	18
1982	24
1983	27
1984	23
1985	22
1986	23
1987	69
1988	67
1989	65
1990	66
1991	53
1992	61
1993	56
1994	80
1995	85
1996	67
1997	101
1998	82
1999	87
2000	71
2001	97
2002	84
2003	105
2004	84
2005	102
2006	113
2007	90
2008	83
2009	70
2010	88
2011	79
2012	62
2013	67
2014	67
2015	73
2016	54
2017	63
2018	60
2019	63
2020	55
2021	52
2022	40
2023	46
2024	56