Janina
Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EEN-uh ]
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Janina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,410 babies have been named Janina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,651 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,651
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Janina
Janina is a girl name .
Janina is currently ranked #7,651 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janina include Jan, Jani, Janiy, Janiie, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janina include Janiyah, Janie, Janiya, Janice, Janiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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