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Janayah

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Pronounced juh-NAY-ah /dʒəˈneɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Janae/Jane — feminine forms ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Janayah elaborates Janae/Jane. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-NAY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningAn elaboration of Janae/Jane — feminine forms ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7732 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janayah is an elaboration of Janae/Jane — feminine forms ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-NAY-ah'; nickname Naya).

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jane comes ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Janayah is a modern elaboration of Janae/Jane, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-NAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Janae — routes layered

Variations

JanaeJanayaJaniyah

Nicknames

Naya

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If you like Janayah…

Janae— the name it elaborates
Janaya— a kin spelling
Janiyah— a fellow spelling
Janiah— echoes that soft -ah sound
Jaziyah— shares Janayah's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janayah mean?

Janayah elaborates Janae/Jane — ultimately Hebrew 'God is gracious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Janayah?

It's said juh-NAY-ah /dʒəˈneɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janayah a boy or girl name?

Janayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Janayah?

Janayah is a rare name in the U.S.

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