What does the name Jana mean?

The name Jana means "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Jana?

Jana is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 171 babies were named Jana in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jana is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 171 ↘

All-Time Total: 46,004

Peak Year: 1961

Jana is a Slavic name derived from the Roman god Janus, meaning "god of beginnings and transitions."

Girl names closely related to Jana

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Boy names closely related to Jana

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Names with similar meaning to Jana

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Births per year in the United States

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