What is the origin of the name Janai?

Janai is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Janai?

Janai is currently ranked #2934 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Janai

jah-NAY

Popularity

#2934

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,145

Peak Year

#118 in 2006

First Recorded

1960

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Janai is a Hebrew name meaning 'God answers'. It reflects a sense of hope and divine intervention.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

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Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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