Janay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Janay means 'gift from God' or 'God is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Janay
Janay is a variation of the name Janai, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jana. It is said to mean 'gift from God' or 'God is gracious'. Janay is a feminine name that is popular in African American communities. It is often given to girls born in January as a way to honor the month.
Popularity of the Name Janay
The popularity for the name Janay peaked in popularity in the year 1987 with 596 births, which ranked number 725 out of 19,485 unique names for that year. Janay had the most female births in 1987 with 596, which ranked number 387 out of 13,262 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Janay has declined sharply over the last ten years from 74 births to 16 births, a decline of -78.38%. Among females, Janay has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 74 births to 16 births, a decline of -78.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Janay
- 20 Year Trend of Janay: -87.10%
- 10 Year Trend of Janay: -78.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Janay: -78.38%
Popularity of Janay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Janay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Janay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Janay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Janay
- Total Births of Janay: 14 (-14.20%)
- Female Births of Janay: 14 (-14.20%)
Given the downward trend of Janay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Janay have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.20%.