Jana

Girl's name

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

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 171 Falling
Peak year 1961

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jana Novotná - Czech tennis player, Wimbledon champion.
  • Jana Kramer - American actress and country music singer.
  • Jana Pittman - Australian hurdler and bobsledder.
  • Jana Duggar - Reality TV personality on "19 Kids and Counting."
  • Jana Mashonee - Native American singer-songwriter and actress.
  • Jana Beller - German model, winner of Germany's Next Topmodel.
  • Jana Kask - Estonian singer and Eurovision contestant.
  • Jana Šikulová - Czech actress known for "The Inheritance."
  • Jana Švandová - Czech actress and TV presenter.

Sisters for Jana

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Brothers for Jana

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