Jaina
Jaina is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (as a variant of Jane) or victorious.
Origin and history
Jaina is a modern female given name popularized in part by Expanded Universe Star Wars media featuring Jaina Solo. It is often considered a phonetic variant of Jane or Jayna. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare name, though it maintains a steady presence among contemporary parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,250 babies in the United States have been named Jaina since 1880. It ranks #3708 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1748.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- FL (15.8 %)
- NY (12.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 643 |
| 2010-2019 | 970 |
| 2020-2029 | 353 |
Nicknames
Jai, Jay
Fun facts
- The name gained notable recognition through Jaina Solo, a prominent character in Star Wars Expanded Universe novels.
- Jaina Proudmoore is a central fantasy character in the popular World of Warcraft video game franchise.