Jani
Pronunciation: [ y-AHN-ee ]
Jani is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,685 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,588 babies have been named Jani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jani is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,685 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,685
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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Jani is also used as a boy name, ranked #36681.
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About the Name Jani
Jani is a girl name .
Is Jani a boy or girl name? Jani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,685 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,681. Jani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jani is currently ranked #7,685 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jani include Jane, Janelle, Janiyah, Jana, Janae . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis