Janei
Girl nameJanei has been given to 120 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
120
Peak year
1997 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1980
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Janei — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Janei.
Sibling name ideas for Janei
Same era and popularity as Janei, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Janei?
Janei has been given to 120 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Janei peak?
Janei peaked in 1997, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Janei a girl or boy name?
Janei is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janei are girls).
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