Janei
girl nameJanei entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #7469 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#7469
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9390 |
| 1990s | #10551 |
| 2000s | #14215 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Janei are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janei alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janei in 2025?
- Janei is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janei most popular?
- Janei peaked in 1982, reaching #7469 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janei with classmates?
- Janei will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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