Berlin vs Janaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Berlin Rank #2,852
Janaya Rank #2,939

Berlin is more popular, ranked #2852 vs #2939 for Janaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

Janaya ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or Janaya more popular?

Berlin is more popular, ranked #2852 compared to Janaya at #2939 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Janaya mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). Janaya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via American origin).

Are Berlin and Janaya boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a girl name. Janaya is primarily a girl name.

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