Jana vs Samiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jana Rank #1,334
Samiyah Rank #1,443

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 vs #1443 for Samiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Samiyah ___

  • Samiyah Grace
  • Samiyah Nour
  • Samiyah Rose
  • Samiyah Joy
  • Samiyah Zara
  • Samiyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

If you choose Samiyah

Aaliyah Zara Raheem Malik Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jana or Samiyah more popular?

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 compared to Samiyah at #1443 in the United States.

What do Jana and Samiyah mean?

Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Samiyah means "elevated, lofty" (Arabic origin).

Are Jana and Samiyah boy or girl names?

Jana is primarily a girl name. Samiyah is primarily a girl name.

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