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Janae
OriginAmerican, modern elaboration of Jane or Jan
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#1687
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Janae
Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending.
Janae is also given to boys.
Pronounced juh-NAY.
As of October 2026, Janae ranked #1687 for girls in US births in 2025 and #7371 for boys in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #464 for girls in 1994.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #915 | 296 | 165.7 |
| 2015 | #1,003 | 269 | 150.7 |
| 2016 | #1,072 | 244 | 137.7 |
| 2017 | #1,150 | 216 | 125.1 |
| 2018 | #1,191 | 201 | 118.2 |
| 2019 | #1,231 | 191 | 113.8 |
| 2020 | #1,239 | 184 | 113.8 |
| 2021 | #1,313 | 172 | 104.8 |
| 2022 | #1,375 | 168 | 102.4 |
| 2023 | #1,327 | 171 | 106.6 |
| 2024 | #1,408 | 158 | 97.5 |
| 2025 | #1,687 | 122 | 75.9 |
World rankings
Janae for girls
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- La'Myia Janae GoodGirl
American singer of group Isyss
- Elise Janae BaumanGirl
Canadian actress
Janae in pop culture
- Janae WatsonGirl
character on TV's "Orange is the New Black"
- Janae TimminsGirl
character on Australian TV soap "Neighbours"
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