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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.
About 66 girls were named Janaya in 2025.
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
The same feel as Janaya — far less common.
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