What is the origin of the name Janaya?

Janaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Janaya?

Janaya is currently ranked #2935 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Janaya?

Janaya is pronounced juh-NAY-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Janaya

juh-NAY-uh

Popularity

#2935

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,896

Peak Year

#198 in 2006

First Recorded

1973

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern invented name. It may be a combination of Jana (meaning 'God is gracious') with Maya (meaning 'illusion' or 'good mother').

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Jana Naya

Similar Names

Maya Jana Alana Ariana

Personality Traits

KindEmpatheticCreativeIntuitive

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