Janay
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5,817 babies have been named Janay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janay is past its peak , currently ranked #7,699 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,699
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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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, Jaie, and Jankins. 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.
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