Janko
Pronunciation: [ j-ANGK-oh ]
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Janko first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 5 babies have been named Janko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janko is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,389 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,389
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Arabic alaa origin
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About the Name Janko
Janko is a boy name .
Janko is currently ranked #34,389 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janko include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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