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Janina

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Pronounced yah-NEE-nah /jɑˈni.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Polish form of Jane/Joanna — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Janina is a Polish Jane/Joanna. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yah-NEE-nah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Polish

MeaningA Polish form of Jane/Joanna — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2025)#9120 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,929

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Janina is a Polish form of Jane/Joanna — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Long beloved across Poland, Germany, and Italy. A lyrical, classic name (said 'yah-NEE-nah'; nickname Nina).

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jane/Joanna comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Janina is a Polish form, lyrical and classic (said 'yah-NEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Janina — Polish form of Joanna

Variations

JanynaGianninaJanine

Nicknames

Nina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janina mean?

Janina is a Polish form of Jane/Joanna — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Janina?

It's said yah-NEE-nah /jɑˈni.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janina a boy or girl name?

Janina is a girl's name.

How popular is Janina?

Janina is a rare name in the U.S.