Janai

Janai is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 girls in the United States.

Janai at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janai

Janai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janai first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1590 in 1997, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 3,057 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janai in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#1590 in 1997
Peak year
2006
Babies named Janai in 2024
56
Total since 1880
3,057

Janai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3422 in 2009
Babies named Janai in 2024
5
Total since 1996
53

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janai mean?

The meaning of Janai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janai a boy or girl name?

Janai is a girl name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janai?

Janai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janai?

Janai first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #1590 in 1997, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].