Jana
5 countries#1241 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
46,223 births recorded 1921–2025 · currently #1241 · peaked in 1961 with 1,456 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,558 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #163 · peaked in 2019 with 483 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
997 births recorded 1980–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 66 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
924 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #654 · peaked in 2017 with 61 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
63 births recorded 1980–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
10 births recorded 1997–2008 · peaked in 1999 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1045 | — |
| 2007 | #1059 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #1137 | ↓78 |
| 2009 | #1068 | ↑69 |
| 2010 | #1030 | ↑38 |
| 2011 | #1150 | ↓120 |
| 2012 | #1055 | ↑95 |
| 2013 | #1021 | ↑34 |
| 2014 | #1110 | ↓89 |
| 2015 | #1007 | ↑103 |
| 2016 | #915 | ↑92 |
| 2017 | #915 | — |
| 2018 | #982 | ↓67 |
| 2019 | #1065 | ↓83 |
| 2020 | #1059 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #1089 | ↓30 |
| 2022 | #1138 | ↓49 |
| 2023 | #1199 | ↓61 |
| 2024 | #1334 | ↓135 |
| 2025 | #1241 | ↑93 |
Frequently asked questions about Jana
Is Jana a popular name?
Yes — Jana currently ranks #1241 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jana more common for boys or girls?
Jana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jana most popular?
Jana peaked in 1961 in United States, with 1,456 recorded births that year.
Is Jana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5099 in 1921 to #1241 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jana?
At least 51,778 babies have been recorded with the name Jana across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jana appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jana include Eliette, Everley, Guadalupe, Maelyn.
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