Janay Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janay is an American name that combines elements of the name Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has evolved from historical forms like Jane and Janet. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for unique names. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, and while there are notable individuals with this name, it does not have biblical roots.
The name Janay is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janay has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janay' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6826th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3157th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 903rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1740th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4455th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janay' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janay"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈneɪ/
Origin
American
Etymology
Janay is a modern name that likely derives from the combination of the name 'Jane' and the suffix '-ay', influenced by similar names like 'Renee'. The name Jane itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jane, Janet, Janay
Historical Usage
Janay became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of a trend of modern and unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Janae, Jenae, Janai
Modern Popularity & Image
Janay is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Janay Adams, an American basketball player, Janay McFarlane, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janay"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janay"
"Janay" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6826th of 12526 | 54 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3157th of 19264 | 349 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 903rd of 27321 | 3,204 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1740th of 35406 | 1,832 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4455th of 30306 | 378 |
Regional Popularity of "Janay" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janay" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
78.45% 2304th/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
93.83% 3301st/3518 |
52.60% 2127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.36% 861st/3685 |
16.89% 756th/4475 |
14.75% 766th/5194 |
19.25% 1216th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.09% 1608th/4582 |
28.20% 1456th/5164 |
21.03% 1538th/7313 |
32.15% 2399th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
79.76% 3579th/4487 |
51.41% 3507th/6822 |
69.36% 4353rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janay"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janay" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.