Jayna

Meaning God is gracious
Origin English, Hebrew, Modern, Sanskrit
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jay-na

About Jayna

Modern and energetic, Jayna brings contemporary style to traditional foundations. The name feels current and fresh, appealing to parents who want something that sounds updated without being invented. Jayna's streamlined spelling creates a clean, efficient look while maintaining phonetic clarity. The name has a bright, upbeat quality suggesting someone friendly, approachable, and confident. Its two syllables make it easy to say and remember, while the "y" adds visual interest and distinguishes it from more conventional spellings. Jayna works well across various contexts, from playgrounds to boardrooms, adapting easily as your daughter grows and develops her own identity and aspirations.

Variations of Name Jayna

Jaina
Jaynah
Janae
Jaenae
Jennifer
Jessica
Julia
Jasmine

Names Similar to Jayna

Jayne
Janae
Jana
Jane
Janelle
Jasmine

Nicknames for Jayna

Jay
Yna
Jaja
Jaynie
Jayna

Famous People Named Jayna

Jayna DavisAmerican journalist and author
Jayna SmithAmerican gymnast
Jayna M. DavisAmerican actress and writer
Jayna CookeEntrepreneur and CEO
Jayna HeffordCanadian Olympic ice hockey player
Jayna BrownAmerican singer and songwriter
Jayna KatzAustralian Paralympic swimmer
Jayna TorvillBritish ice dancer
Jayna MurrayAmerican murder victim
Jayna RollinsAmerican soccer player
Jayna LennonAmerican model and actress
Jayna AltmanAmerican figure skater
Jayna DuVallAmerican singer
Jayna MorganAmerican volleyball player
Jayna LangolfAmerican model and actress
Jayna OsoAmerican singer and actress
Jayna WeintraubAmerican rabbi
Jayna FraserAustralian field hockey player

Characters Named Jayna

Jayna of the Wonder TwinsDC Comics character
Jayna FowlerCharacter in the TV show "The Americans"
Jayna HudsonCharacter in the TV show "Misfits"
Jayna T'ShaCharacter in the "Star Trek" universe
Jayna ZaneCharacter in the "Bionicle" series
Jayna PettiboneCharacter in the novel "Beezus and Ramona"

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jovie
Joy
Jade
Juana
Jessa
Jessie
Joelle
Juliette
Jaylee
Jemma