Janae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janae is an American name that means 'God is gracious.' It evolved from historical names like Jane and Janay. The name reflects traits of grace and modernity, while having no direct biblical relevance.
The name Janae is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janae has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2794th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1206th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 576th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 617th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1146th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janae"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈneɪ/
Origin
American
Etymology
Janae is a modern name that is often considered a variation of the name Janay or a combination of the names Jane and Rae. It has gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jane, Janay, Janae
Historical Usage
Janae began to gain popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Janay, Jana, Jayna
Modern Popularity & Image
Janae is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with grace and elegance.
Famous People
Janae Kroc (professional bodybuilder and powerlifter), Janae Dubois (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janae"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janae"
"Janae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2794th of 12526 | 323 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1206th of 19264 | 1,523 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 576th of 27321 | 6,086 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 617th of 35406 | 7,395 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1146th of 30306 | 2,595 |
Regional Popularity of "Janae" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 3325th/3325 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janae" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1288th/1288 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1202nd/1202 |
100.00% 1564th/1564 |
100.00% 2806th/2806 |
100.00% 677th/677 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 543rd/543 |
100.00% 659th/659 |
100.00% 670th/670 |
100.00% 478th/478 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 586th/586 |
100.00% 579th/579 |
100.00% 575th/575 |
100.00% 729th/729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1119th/1119 |
100.00% 1239th/1239 |
100.00% 1041st/1041 |
100.00% 1476th/1476 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janae" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.