Janai

Girl name

Janai has been given to 3,193 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,193

Peak year

2006 (118 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -36%

Gender split

97% girls / 3% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Janai — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Janagirl

46,223 babies since 1921

Janaegirl

18,058 babies since 1939

Janaygirl

5,832 babies since 1952

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Angelenagirl

3,205 babies since 1902

Jazellegirl

3,180 babies since 1953

Katyagirl

3,176 babies since 1962

Jaslenegirl

3,170 babies since 1995

Makaylahgirl

3,169 babies since 1992

FAQ

How popular is the name Janai?

Janai has been given to 3,193 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Janai peak?

Janai peaked in 2006, when 118 babies were given the name.

Is Janai a girl or boy name?

Janai is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Janai are girls).

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