Janai
Janai is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has answered or answered by God.
Origin and history
Janai is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, often interpreted as a variant of the biblical name Jannai or a modern invented name influenced by names like Janae and Janelle. It gained moderate usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinctive, relatively uncommon choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,099 babies in the United States have been named Janai since 1880. It ranks #3195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.6 %)
- NY (20.6 %)
- FL (14.6 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 364 |
| 1990-2000 | 738 |
| 2000-2010 | 899 |
| 2010-2019 | 677 |
| 2020-2029 | 290 |
Famous people named Janai
- Janai Norman: Journalist, News Anchor
Fun facts
- It shares roots with the ancient name Jannai, which appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament.
- It fits alongside popular late-20th-century names featuring the '-nae' or '-nai' suffix.