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A modern American creation, Janaya is most likely a blend of the name Jane and the suffix -aya, or a variation of Janae. It carries the same etymological roots as Jane and John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Less common today
Janaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,168 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian film and television actress
Social activist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto
