God answers or whom God answers
Jaanai is a rare biblical name derived from the Hebrew root 'anah', meaning to answer. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as a name of a chief in the tribe of Gad. While historically masculine in scripture, its vowel-heavy sound has led to modern usage as a unique feminine choice.
Less common today
Jaanai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,817 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
