Jana
Jana first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1961, when 1,456 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jana popular?
Vintage Jana is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1961.
| 2020s | 1,228 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,531 | |
| 2000s | 2,395 | |
| 1990s | 2,952 | |
| 1980s | 7,267 | |
| 1970s | 9,168 | |
| 1960s | 11,612 | |
| 1950s | 7,084 | |
| 1940s | 1,661 | |
| 1930s | 223 | |
| 1920s | 64 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jana mean?
As an Arabic name Jana (جنى, jana) means 'harvest' or 'the fruits one gathers', from the root j-n-y, and is associated by sound with janna ('garden, paradise'). Disambiguation: Jana is also a Slavic and Central-European feminine form of John/Jane, which is a wholly separate origin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jana mean?
Jana means Harvest; gathered fruits. As an Arabic name Jana (جنى, jana) means 'harvest' or 'the fruits one gathers', from the root j-n-y, and is associated by sound with janna ('garden, paradise'). Disambiguation: Jana is also a Slavic and Central-European feminine form of John/Jane, which is a wholly separate origin.
What is the origin of the name Jana?
Jana is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Jana?
Jana is pronounced “JA-nah.”
Is Jana a boy or a girl name?
Jana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Jana a popular name right now?
Jana is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1961.
How popular is the name Jana?
In 2025, Jana ranked #1247 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jana most popular?
Jana was most popular in 1961, when about 1,456 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Jana?
Names similar to Jana include Leila, Fatima, Aisha, Maryam, Raya.
What names go well with Jana?
arabic names that pair well with Jana include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.