Janae
Janae: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janae
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
20th-century coinage from Jane, possibly influenced by Renée.
How popular is Janae?
Since 1880, 18,052 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Janae (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #7371 in 1989. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Janae FAQ
What does the name Janae mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th-century coinage from Jane, possibly influenced by Renée.
How popular is the name Janae?
Since 1880, 18,052 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Janae (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #7371 in 1989. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janae a boy or girl name?
Janae is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,052 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.