Jania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jania is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Yana and has seen variations like Jana and Jan. The name is associated with modern sensibilities and is viewed as unique, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Jania is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Jania 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, 'Jania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7520th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6329th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4447th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1632nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3503rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jania"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪniə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jania is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yana', which means 'God is gracious'. It is often associated with the name John, which has similar roots.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yana, Jana, Jania
Historical Usage
The name Jania has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the late 20th century, as a variation of more traditional names like Jana and Jane.
Variants & Derivatives
Jana, Janie, Jan
Modern Popularity & Image
Jania is often perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for alternatives to more common names.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jania"
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 "Jania"
"Jania" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7520th of 12526 | 41 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6329th of 19264 | 117 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4447th of 27321 | 327 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1632nd of 35406 | 1,975 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3503rd of 30306 | 539 |
Regional Popularity of "Jania" 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 "Jania" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.41% 1485th/4582 |
27.85% 1438th/5164 |
17.64% 1290th/7313 |
43.51% 3247th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
- |
39.97% 2727th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jania"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jania" 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.