The baby name Janae is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NAY (IPA: /dʒəˈneɪ/).
Janae is English in Origin.
The baby name Janae is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NAY (IPA: /dʒəˈneɪ/).
Janae is English in Origin.
Janae (pronounced juh-NAY) is a modern English feminine name, most often interpreted as an elaboration of Jana or Jane, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan via Latin Iohannes, meaning “God is gracious.” The -ae ending echoes classical and French-styled forms such as Danae and Renée, and may also reflect African-American naming creativity with melodic final vowels.
The name rose in the United States in the late 20th century, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s, and remains familiar though less common today. Variant spellings and related forms include Janaé, Jenae, Janea, Janai, Janay, and Janaya; cognate roots connect it to Jana (Slavic, German, and English), Jane, and Johanna. Short forms include Jay and Nae/Nay. Across its spellings, the core meaning linked to the John/Jane family - “God is gracious” - is retained, giving Janae a modern sound anchored by a traditional blessing.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #245 | 15 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #274 | 6 | 2,824 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #407 | 3 | 3,201 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #759 | 158 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,113 | 16 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Janae is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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