Janey
Janey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janey
- A diminutive of the female given name Jane.
Etymology
From Jane + -y, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is Janey?
Since 1880, 5,044 girls in the U.S. have been named Janey. Its highest rank for girls was #796 in 1945. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janey
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Janey
Names that peaked around the same time as Janey and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janey FAQ
What does the name Janey mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Jane. From Jane + -y, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is the name Janey?
Since 1880, 5,044 girls in the U.S. have been named Janey. Its highest rank for girls was #796 in 1945. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janey a boy or girl name?
Janey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,044 girls and 0 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.