Janei
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 120 babies have been named Janei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,165 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,165
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Janei
Janei is a girl name .
Janei is currently ranked #13,165 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janei include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janei include Jane, Janelle, Janessa, Janet, Janeth . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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