Jana
Jana is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jana is a female given name that originated as a Slavic and Germanic feminine variation of John, ultimately deriving from Hebrew. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized yet moderately used choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
46,185 babies in the United States have been named Jana since 1880. It ranks #621 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1084.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
- OK (4.2 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 64 |
| 1930-1940 | 223 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,661 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,084 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,612 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,168 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,267 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,952 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,395 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,531 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,228 |
Famous people named Jana
- Jana Kramer: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- In many Slavic, Germanic, and Scandinavian languages, Jana is the standard feminine form of John or Jan.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s.