Janna
Janna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janna is a feminine name with roots in Hebrew, often functioning as a variation of Johannah or Jane. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar yet uncommon choice for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,097 babies in the United States have been named Janna since 1880. It ranks #1212 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1634.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
- GA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 639 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,745 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,694 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,195 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,266 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,778 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,256 |
| 2010-2019 | 836 |
| 2020-2029 | 467 |
Famous people named Janna
- Janna Levin: Astrophysicist, Author
- Janna Gur: Food Writer, Editor
Nicknames
Jan
Fun facts
- Janna developed historically as a shortened or regional variant of Johanna across several European languages.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.