Janaya vs Kenzi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Janaya Rank #2,939
Kenzi Rank #2,785

Kenzi is more popular, ranked #2785 vs #2939 for Janaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janaya ___

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

Kenzi ___

  • Kenzi Mae
  • Kenzi Rose
  • Kenzi Jade
  • Kenzi Grace
  • Kenzi Leigh
  • Kenzi Brook

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

If you choose Kenzi

Brody Kaden Paisley Harper Brantley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janaya or Kenzi more popular?

Kenzi is more popular, ranked #2785 compared to Janaya at #2939 in the United States.

What do Janaya and Kenzi mean?

Janaya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via American origin). Kenzi means "handsome, fair" (Scottish Gaelic Coinneach origin).

Are Janaya and Kenzi boy or girl names?

Janaya is primarily a girl name. Kenzi is primarily a girl name.

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