Gender: Female
Origin: English, Hebrew
Meaning: Feminine diminutive form of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Pronunciation: JAY-nee, ˈdʒeɪni, JH EY N IY
Popularity Rank: #22,902
Derived from the name Jane, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious'. Janey is a diminutive form often used as a nickname for girls named Jane or Janet.
The name Janey is of English, Hebrew origin and means Feminine diminutive form of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'., Jehovah has been Gracious, Has Shown Favor, Female Version of John, The Lord is Gracious, Gift from God. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Janey is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 50 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAY-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈdʒeɪni
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EY N IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Janey is recorded 1,724 times globally, ranking it as the 22,902th most common name worldwide.
Janey is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 438 occurrences, making it the 2,052th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Janey is found among 1 in every 1252 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #2,052 | 1 : 1,252 |
| United States of America | #5,811 | 1 : 4,391 |
| South Africa | #7,421 | 1 : 14,041 |
| Netherlands | #5,496 | 1 : 5,059 |
| Colombia | #12,745 | 1 : 18,690 |
| Canada | #5,227 | 1 : 5,249 |
| Nigeria | #9,278 | 1 : 19,011 |
| Malaysia | #15,761 | 1 : 34,320 |
| China | #1,028 | 1 : 2,555 |
| Hong Kong | #5,560 | 1 : 9,642 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Janey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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