Janay
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #387 in 1987
15 babies were named Janay in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,273 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Janay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janay, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJanay first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #387. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJanay was 6.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,924 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 107,527.
- TrendJanay has climbed 1,273 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Janay
Janay is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-nay”. US birth records list Janay for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 66 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #387 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 824,742 girls |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 261,780 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,192 girls |
| 1980s | 91 | 11,035 girls |
| 1990s | 116 | 8,601 girls |
| 2000s | 58 | 17,358 girls |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,780 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,750 girls |
Other spellings of Janay
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Questions about the name Janay
What is the origin of the name Janay?
Janay has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Janay a boy or girl name?
Janay is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janay?
Janay ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#387).