Janina

Janina is a girl's name of Spanish 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 15 girls in the United States.

Janina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janina

Janina belongs to the Spanish 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, Janina first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1120 in 1916, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 2,918 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janina in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1120 in 1916
Peak year
1980
Babies named Janina in 2024
15
Total since 1880
2,918

Janina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2781 in 2006
Babies named Janina in 2025
6
Total since 1996
85

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janina mean?

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

Is Janina a boy or girl name?

Janina is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janina?

Janina comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Janina?

Janina first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1120 in 1916, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.