Jani
Pronunciation: [ y-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 84 babies have been named Jani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,681 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jani is also used as a girl name, ranked #7685.
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About the Name Jani
Jani is a boy name .
Is Jani a boy or girl name? Jani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,681 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,685. Jani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jani is currently ranked #36,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jani include Jan, Jansen, Janiel, Janson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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