Janaia
Janaia is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,398 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Janaia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 245 babies have been named Janaia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janaia is past its peak , currently ranked #61,398 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,398
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Janaia
Janaia is a girl name .
Janaia is currently ranked #61,398 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janaia include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janaia include Jana, Janae, Janai, Janaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis