Gracious
A modern American phonetic variation of Janae, which itself is a creative elaboration of Jane. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious', and shares the same root as John and Joan.
Less common today
Janay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #718 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic bronze medalist in the long jump
Public figure and advocate
