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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |