Gracious
Janayia is a modern American elaboration of Jane or Jana, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It combines the traditional root meaning of divine favor with a rhythmic, contemporary suffix common in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Janayia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,209 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
