Janae
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 6 babies have been named Janae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,037 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,037
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Janae is also used as a girl name, ranked #1413.
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"sudden dash or rush"
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"from the place near the meadow boundary"
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Latin via English origin
"merry, good-natured"
#18,844 in US
Old French/Latin origin
"highest point, peak, summit"
#19,016 in US
Proto-Armenian origin
"Armenian (the people)"
#19,161 in US
Greek via Hungarian origin
"manly, brave"
#18,955 in US
Old High German origin
"ruler of the army"
#19,201 in US
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About the Name Janae
Janae is a boy name .
Is Janae a boy or girl name? Janae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,037 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,413. Janae is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janae is currently ranked #19,037 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janae include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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