Janay
2 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Janay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,832 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 1987 with 596 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 1996–2010 · peaked in 2005 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 1996–2010 · peaked in 2005 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Janay’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2081 | — |
| 2007 | #2163 | ↓82 |
| 2008 | #2557 | ↓394 |
| 2009 | #2119 | ↑438 |
| 2010 | #1809 | ↑310 |
| 2011 | #1780 | ↑29 |
| 2012 | #2449 | ↓669 |
| 2013 | #2726 | ↓277 |
| 2014 | #2922 | ↓196 |
| 2015 | #3059 | ↓137 |
| 2016 | #4157 | ↓1098 |
| 2017 | #4576 | ↓419 |
| 2018 | #5152 | ↓576 |
| 2019 | #5449 | ↓297 |
| 2020 | #8406 | ↓2957 |
| 2021 | #4413 | ↑3993 |
| 2022 | #6984 | ↓2571 |
| 2023 | #7247 | ↓263 |
| 2024 | #7251 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↑118 |
Frequently asked questions about Janay
Is Janay a popular name?
Yes — Janay currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Janay more common for boys or girls?
Janay is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Janay most popular?
Janay peaked in 1987 in United States, with 596 recorded births that year.
Is Janay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Janay’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5563 in 1952 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Janay?
At least 5,898 babies have been recorded with the name Janay across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Janay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Janay appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Janay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Janay include Jamaria, Jamirah, Janvi.
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