Janay

Girl name

Janay has been given to 5,832 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1987.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,832

Peak year

1987 (596 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▼ -73%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Janagirl

46,223 babies since 1921

Janaegirl

18,058 babies since 1939

Janeygirl

5,044 babies since 1884

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Breagirl

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Ashligirl

5,718 babies since 1970

Kathrynegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Janay?

Janay has been given to 5,832 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Janay peak?

Janay peaked in 1987, when 596 babies were given the name.

Is Janay a girl or boy name?

Janay is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janay are girls).

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