Janna

Janna 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 90 girls in the United States.

Janna at a glance

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

About the name Janna

Janna 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, Janna first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #472 in 1979, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 16,012 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janna in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#472 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Janna in 2024
90
Total since 1880
16,012

Janna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1715 in 2004
Babies named Janna in 2025
8
Total since 1996
239

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janna mean?

The meaning of Janna 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 Janna a boy or girl name?

Janna is a girl name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janna?

Janna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janna?

Janna first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #472 in 1979, and 90 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].