Adrian vs Janaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Janaya

Girl #2,939 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,939
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naya, Jay, Jana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Janaya Rank #2,939

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #2939 for Janaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Janaya ___

  • Janaya Nicole
  • Janaya Marie
  • Janaya Renee
  • Janaya Elise
  • Janaya Grace
  • Janaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Janaya more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Janaya at #2939 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Janaya mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Janaya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via American origin).

Are Adrian and Janaya boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Janaya is primarily a girl name.

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