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Janae
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Hebrew· “God is gracious”
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- juh-NAY
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,687
- US babies 2025
- 122
- Best rank
- #464 (1994)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Janae
Janae is an American (modern coinage) and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God is gracious”.
Janae is a modern American name, generally seen as a variant of Jane or Janet with a French-looking ending. Jane comes from the Old French Jehanne, a feminine form of John, which goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. Janae became popular in the United States in the later twentieth century, part of a family of names including Janay and Jenae. It has a bright, lyrical sound, with the stress on the second syllable. Jan and Nay are possible nicknames, and it pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Janae first appears in US Social Security records in 1939. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 39 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #464 in 1994, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 589 were named Janae. In 2025, 122 babies were named Janae, and it ranked #1,687 nationally. That is 55% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,493 in 1950, #835 in 1980, #471 in 2000, #700 in 2010, and #1,687 in 2025. Of the 18,052 US girls named Janae since records began, 28% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,675 babies. Since 2010, 3,852 more have been named Janae.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Luz, Chyna, Zaria, Macey, and Nyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Janae ranked highest in Washington, North Carolina, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #976 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #1094 | 8 |
| Georgia | #1129 | 8 |
| Florida | #1198 | 12 |
| Texas | #1330 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Janae is usually pronounced juh-NAY, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ae”.
Middle names for Janae
A few middle names that flow with Janae: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Janae
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janae mean?
Janae is an American (modern coinage) and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Janae?
Janae has modern American and Hebrew roots. Janae is a modern American name, generally seen as a variant of Jane or Janet with a French-looking ending.
Is Janae a popular name?
Not especially. Janae ranked #1,687 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Janae a boy or girl name?
Janae is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Janae?
Janae is usually pronounced juh-NAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings