Janal
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 5 babies have been named Janal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,411 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,411
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Janal is also used as a girl name, ranked #47515.
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American English origin
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German origin
"dweller by the Rhine river"
#40,351 in US
French origin
"already; already seen"
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Arabic origin
"stream, rivulet, small river"
#40,514 in US
Arabic origin
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#40,438 in US
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About the Name Janal
Janal is a boy name .
Is Janal a boy or girl name? Janal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,411 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,515. Janal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Janal is currently ranked #40,411 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janal include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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