Janaya
Janaya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (blended with modern suffix).
Origin and history
Janaya is a modern American name created in the late 20th century. It likely blends elements from names like Jane or Janine with the popular suffix '-aya', inspired by names such as Maya or Aaliyah. It remains a moderately soft, contemporary choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,965 babies in the United States have been named Janaya since 1880. It ranks #2801 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.5 %)
- FL (12.3 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 624 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,724 |
| 2010-2019 | 865 |
| 2020-2029 | 349 |
Famous people named Janaya
- Janaya Khan: Activist, Lecturer
Nicknames
Jan, Naya
Fun facts
- Janaya emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic feminine names using the '-aya' ending.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. birth records for several decades, remaining a moderately unique pick.