Jania
Jania is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jania is a modern feminine given name likely developed as an elaboration of Jane or Jan, rooted in the Hebrew name John. It experienced moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name offers a soft, melodic flow with familiar traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,021 babies in the United States have been named Jania since 1880. It ranks #3230 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12.8 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- GA (8.7 %)
- NC (8.6 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 397 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,570 |
| 2010-2019 | 490 |
| 2020-2029 | 278 |
Nicknames
Jani, Nia
Fun facts
- Jania connects etymologically to Jane and Hannah, tracing back through centuries of European name development.
- The name gained visibility in the United States starting in the late 1990s as modern, melodic names ending in '-ia' rose in popularity.