Janaia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahn-ah-ee-ah
Origin: India
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: Person

Janaia is a name with multiple origins and meanings, reflecting its diverse cultural influences. The name is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "person" or "people, " and is also associated with African and Hawaiian origins. In African cultures, Janaia means "God is gracious, " while in Hawaiian, it is a variant of Janae, derived from Jan and Renee.

Janaia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Janaia is currently #23869 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Janaia is currently #13654 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Janaia is currently #11633 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Janaia is currently #6612 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Janaia is currently #12042 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Janaia is currently #6851 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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