Jani
Jani is a male given name, particularly common in Finland and Hungary. It is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and is hence a cognate of the English John.
- Finnish
- Hungarian
Meaning & Origin of Jani
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Jani is a male given name, particularly common in Finland and Hungary. It is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and is hence a cognate of the English John.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Finnish
- Hungarian
The Story of Jani
The earliest SSA record of Jani as a baby girl name dates back to 1943, when 6 babies received it. 1960 was its biggest year on record, with 71 newborns named Jani — #1,300 in the national rankings. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 22% of all recorded Janis. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,577 among baby girl names with 17 births, rising sharply (+44% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Janis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Jani
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Jani. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Names that sound like Jani
Phonetically similar names — useful when Jani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jani
What does the name Jani mean?
What is the origin of the name Jani?
How popular is Jani in 2026?
When was Jani most popular?
In which U.S. states is Jani most popular?
Is Jani a unisex name?
What names go well with Jani?
What are nicknames or variants of Jani?
About the name Jani
Jani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Jani's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #1,300. Use the chart and map above to compare Jani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1960 →
- Names of the 1960s →
- Names starting with "J" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.