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Derived from the Arabic word for 'heart' or 'soul,' Janan represents the inner essence of a person. It suggests a personality that is deeply compassionate, spiritually attuned, and vibrantly alive, radiating warmth and sincerity to everyone they meet.

Key Stats

Total births515
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2016
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2010
Most recent2019
Syllables2
OriginArabic
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

NY — 67%CA — 11%VA — 11%TX — 11%AK — 0%

Notable People

Janan Harb (Author of 'The Saudi King and I') · Janan Sawa (Assyrian-American Singer) · Janan Ganesh (Political Columnist for the Financial Times) · Janan Shah (Kenyan First-class Cricketer) · Janan Al-Ani (Iraqi-born Photographer and Visual Artist)

Nicknames & Diminutives

JanJaniNana

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