Beth vs Janai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janai

Girl #2,934 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,934
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beth Rank #3,057
Janai Rank #2,934

Janai is more popular, ranked #2934 vs #3057 for Beth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beth ___

  • Beth Ann
  • Beth Marie
  • Beth Louise
  • Beth Ellen
  • Beth Grace
  • Beth Jane

Janai ___

  • Janai Nicole
  • Janai Marie
  • Janai Renee
  • Janai Michelle
  • Janai Simone
  • Janai Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beth

Jo Amy Meg Laurie Dan

If you choose Janai

Malik Amara Jaylen Tiara Kamari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beth or Janai more popular?

Janai is more popular, ranked #2934 compared to Beth at #3057 in the United States.

What do Beth and Janai mean?

Beth means "house of God" (Hebrew origin). Janai means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beth and Janai boy or girl names?

Beth is primarily a girl name. Janai is primarily a girl name.

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