Janai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 88 babies have been named Janai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,592 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,592
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Janai is also used as a girl name, ranked #2934.
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About the Name Janai
Janai is a boy name .
Is Janai a boy or girl name? Janai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,592 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,934. Janai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janai is currently ranked #41,592 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janai include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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