What is the origin of the name Janey?

Janey is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Janey?

Janey is currently ranked #3990 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Janey

JAY-nee

Popularity

#3990

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,999

Peak Year

#108 in 1947

First Recorded

1884

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Janey is a diminutive of Jane, which is of Hebrew origin and means 'God is gracious'.

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Jane Jay

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Nicknames

Jane Jay

Spelling Variations

Jane Janie

Similar Names

Annie Penny Betty Nancy

Personality Traits

KindSweetInnocentGentle

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