Janay
Janay is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived via Jane) or modern creation.
Origin and history
Janay is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Janae or Jane. It emerged in the late 20th century, combining traditional roots with a contemporary suffix. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
5,832 babies in the United States have been named Janay since 1880. It ranks #2232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1997.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- FL (11.6 %)
- TX (8 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 291 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,596 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,101 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,061 |
| 2010-2019 | 591 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Famous people named Janay
- Janay Rice: Public Figure
Fun facts
- Janay developed in the late 20th century in the U.S. alongside similar phonetic variations such as Janae and Janai.
- The name experienced its highest national usage in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s.