Jani Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-nee / /ˈjɑːni/Hebrew; Finnish; Slavic
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Finnish: a form of Janne; Slavic: gift
Historical & Cultural Background
Jani is a feminine form of the name Jan, which has roots in various cultures. In Hebrew tradition, it is associated with grace and favor. In Finnish culture, it is often used as a diminutive or variant of Janne. The name has also been adopted in Slavic countries, where it carries connotations of being a gift.
Trend Summary
Jani has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janie
- Janey
International Variants
- Jana (Czech); Gianna (Italian); Yana (Russian)
Famous people named Jani
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Fictional characters named Jani
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jani was first seen in the United States in 1943. Jani has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Indiana, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Jani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jani (2022)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1943 | 6 |
1944 | 8 |
1945 | 6 |
1946 | 9 |
1947 | 8 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 13 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 20 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 19 |
1954 | 29 |
1955 | 33 |
1956 | 54 |
1957 | 42 |
1958 | 43 |
1959 | 40 |
1960 | 71 |
1961 | 45 |
1962 | 54 |
1963 | 43 |
1964 | 36 |
1965 | 29 |
1966 | 24 |
1967 | 27 |
1968 | 18 |
1969 | 23 |
1970 | 27 |
1971 | 24 |
1972 | 21 |
1973 | 28 |
1974 | 10 |
1975 | 12 |
1976 | 14 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 25 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 18 |
1982 | 14 |
1983 | 10 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 17 |
1986 | 8 |
1987 | 10 |
1988 | 11 |
1989 | 18 |
1990 | 14 |
1991 | 24 |
1992 | 18 |
1993 | 23 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 19 |
1996 | 18 |
1997 | 22 |
1998 | 14 |
1999 | 14 |
2000 | 18 |
2001 | 20 |
2002 | 23 |
2003 | 25 |
2004 | 27 |
2005 | 17 |
2006 | 29 |
2007 | 23 |
2008 | 20 |
2009 | 21 |
2010 | 17 |
2011 | 13 |
2012 | 14 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 11 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 24 |
2017 | 10 |
2018 | 6 |
2019 | 10 |
2020 | 10 |
2021 | 18 |
2022 | 14 |
2024 | 15 |