| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | English, Modern |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jan-ney |
This distinctive name carries an air of individuality that sets it apart from more conventional choices. The double consonant creates a rhythmic quality when spoken, while the -ey ending adds a touch of approachability. Parents seeking something memorable yet accessible often find themselves drawn to this choice. It strikes a balance between uniqueness and familiarity, never feeling too unconventional while still maintaining its own character. The name flows naturally in conversation and pairs well with both traditional and contemporary middle names. Its rarity ensures that a child bearing this name will likely be the only one in her classroom, fostering a sense of special identity from an early age.
| Jan |
| Janny |
| Annie |
| Ney |
| Jay |
| Allison Janney | Award-winning American actress |
| Janney Lockman | American poet |
| Janney Dolores Saavedra | Puerto Rican educator and writer |
| Janney Chiquinha | Brazilian actress |
| Janney Petrini | American artist and author |
| Janney Simpson | American politician |
| Janney Cate | British artist |
| Janney Mendez | Venezuelan politician and diplomat |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | Early American stockbroker and businesswoman |
| Janney Van Es | Dutch artist |
| Janney San Juan | Filipino singer and actress |
| Janney Palma | Costa Rican beauty queen |
| Janney Farrell-Perry | American transgender activist |
| Janney Seminario | Peruvian volleyball player |
| Janney Ho | Hong Kong actress |
| Janney Marin | Dominican Republic journalist |
| Janney Marín | Mexican actress and singer |
| Janney Peña | Venezuelan TV host and actress |
| Janney Fong | Malaysian beauty queen |
| Janney Reese | Character in a mystery novel series |
| Janney Hartfield | Protagonist of a coming-of-age novel |
| Janney Smith | Detective in a crime thriller series |
| Janney Turner | Magical creature in a fantasy book |
| Janney Carter | Main character in a sci-fi adventure story |
| Janney Walker | Spy character in a suspenseful novel |
| Janney Lane | Princess in a children's fantasy tale |
| Janney Brooks | Journalist character in a mystery series |
| Janney Thomas | Time traveler in a science fiction novel |
| Janney Rivers | Witch in a magical realism story |
| Janney Clarke | Adventurer character in a young adult novel |
| Janney Adams | Historical figure in a period drama novel |
| Janney Martin | Space explorer in a futuristic story |
| Janney Cooper | Paranormal investigator character |
| Janney Bennett | Romantic lead in a contemporary fiction book |
| Janney Blair | Superheroine in a graphic novel |
| Janney Reed | Character in a psychological thriller |
| Janney Foster | Inspirational character in a self-discovery novel |
| Janney Grey | Vampire protagonist in a supernatural series |
| Janney Morgan | Pirate captain in an adventure novel |