Jayna
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jayna
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jayna is regarded as a rare variant of Jane, which represents a common English form of the name Johanna as well as its male form Johannes. The name means "God is gracious" and "God is kind."
What does the name Jayna mean?
Jayna is a girl's name that is regarded as a rare variant of Jane, a widely used English form of Johanna and Johannes. Its derived meanings are "God is gracious" and "God is kind." The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the terms yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) for "the name of God" and ḥanán (חָנַן) for "to be kind," "to be gracious," "to pardon," or "to have mercy." In Japanese, Jayna means "the goddess of darkness." The name exists in numerous variants across different languages and is part of a large etymological network that includes more than five hundred male and female forms. Other variants include Jayne, Jaina, Janea, Janeya, and Janey. The name gained prominence particularly through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages.
How do you pronounce Jayna?
Dschäina
When is the name day of Jayna?
The name day of Jayna falls on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Jayna enjoys a certain level of popularity. In 2023, it ranked 3,081st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2016 at 2,371st place. Over the last ten years, the name has been used about 60 times as a first name, which earned it the 3,396th place in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,630th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jay / JayJay / Jayji / Jayne / Jayni / Jayny
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jayna Hefford (Canadian ice hockey player)
- Jayna Oso (model from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jayna
What is the origin of the name Jayna?
The origin of Jayna is ancient Hebrew and means 'God is gracious.' The name is composed of the words yo or yeho for 'the name of God' and ḥanán for 'to be kind' or 'to be gracious.'
What does the name Jayna mean?
Jayna is considered a rare variant of Jane and carries the derived meanings 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.'
Is Jayna a popular name?
Jayna is a rare name that appears in various languages and is part of a large etymological network of more than five hundred variants. The name's prominence was also supported by John the Baptist in the Middle Ages in the German-speaking world.