Janina
Janina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janina is a feminine given name of Polish and Slavic origin, serving as a Latinized form of the Hebrew name John. It translates to 'God is gracious' and has long been popular in Eastern and Central Europe. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,929 babies in the United States have been named Janina since 1880. It ranks #3277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1989.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.7 %)
- NY (22.4 %)
- IL (15.9 %)
- MA (7.2 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 211 |
| 1920-1930 | 154 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 328 |
| 1970-1980 | 392 |
| 1980-1990 | 571 |
| 1990-2000 | 382 |
| 2000-2010 | 269 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Janina
- Janina Gavankar: Actress, Musician
- Janina Frostell: Model, Singer
Nicknames
Nina, Jania, Jasia
Fun facts
- Janina developed in Polish and other Slavic languages as the traditional feminine variant of Jan.
- The name has been continuously registered in official U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.