Jayna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jayna is a modern English name derived from the traditional name Jane, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through various forms across languages, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is viewed positively in contemporary culture, often associated with uniqueness and creativity. There is no significant biblical background for the name, but it has notable contemporary figures.
The name Jayna is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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, Jayna has been falling 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, 'Jayna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2549th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1956th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1772nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1497th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2611th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jayna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jayna"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪnə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jayna is a contemporary derivation of the name Jane, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'J' at the beginning of Jayna is a modern adaptation, making it sound more unique.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Jane (Old French), Jayna (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jayna gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique and modern variations of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jane, Jana, Jaina, Jayn, Jae
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jayna is perceived as a modern and feminine name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jayna Hefford (Canadian ice hockey player), Jayna Brown (American singer and songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jayna"
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 "Jayna"
"Jayna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2549th of 12526 | 374 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1956th of 19264 | 717 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1772nd of 27321 | 1,197 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1497th of 35406 | 2,225 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2611th of 30306 | 810 |
Regional Popularity of "Jayna" 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 "Jayna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
- |
85.94% 2452nd/2853 |
72.43% 2010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
68.03% 1998th/2937 |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
73.56% 2588th/3518 |
58.73% 2375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.80% 1577th/3685 |
52.20% 2336th/4475 |
42.70% 2218th/5194 |
33.67% 2127th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.22% 1293rd/4582 |
22.85% 1180th/5164 |
28.25% 2066th/7313 |
22.94% 1712th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.73% 1822nd/3984 |
51.91% 2329th/4487 |
47.73% 3256th/6822 |
49.04% 3078th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jayna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jayna" 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.