Janay

Q: How popular is the name Janay?

Janay is ranked #7699 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #7,699 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janay is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Janay often also consider Asiri, Bibi, Adna .

Popularity Over Time

#7,699

Current Rank

Peaked 1987 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,699
Total SSA Count: 15

Alternative Spellings

Jana #1334 Janae #1413 Janai #2934 Janaya #2939

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janay

Is Janay a boy or girl name?

Janay is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Janay?

Janay is currently ranked #7699 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janay?

Common nicknames for Janay include Jan, Jay, and Janie.

Is Janay a common or rare name?

Janay is an uncommon name, ranked #7699 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janay

Janay is a girl name .

Janay is currently ranked #7,699 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Janay include Jan, Jay, and Janie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Janay include Jana, Janae, Janai, Janaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.