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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Janaye — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Janayah|Janayla
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Janaye

juh-NAY · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14307 in 2022

Peak: #11511 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14307 in 2022

Peak: #11511 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
2% boy · 98% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #14307 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Janaye scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Hebrew RootModern FeminineContemporary Spelling2-syllableGrace ThemeAfrican-American TraditionContemporary
Character
divine favor
STRONG
High confidence

Janaye is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:—
Janaye at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. A modern feminine variation of Jane/Jeanne, itself derived from Yohanan (John). Reflects divine favor and grace.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#11511 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:2% boy · 98% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JanaeJonaeJenaeJenayJanay
Similar Style
Jada◈JaydaAmayaArya◈NyaZara
Works well with
MayaAlayaSophiaNaiaKai◈Jordan◈
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→ Stable
Nya
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↓ Fading
Zara
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Janaye · Overview
Summary

Janaye is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Romantic character
Janaye carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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