Declining since 2015, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaina since 1963
Babies named Jaina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 643 |
| 2010s | 970 |
| 2020s | 353 |
Meaning & origin
Jaina is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1963. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked highest in usage. Since 2015, the name has been on a downward trajectory, indicating a falling trend in recent years. In 2025, Jaina ranked 3,517, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 37,378 newborns. The name is primarily used in California, which accounts for the most recorded births. Jaina's simplicity and melodic sound appeal to parents seeking a contemporary twist on classic names like Jane or Jana.
Jaina is a modern feminine elaboration of Jane, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Jane entered English through Old French Jehane and became widely used from the 16th century onward. Jaina likely emerged as a creative respelling or variant of Jana or Jayna, gaining modest popularity in the United States from the 1960s. It remains a relatively uncommon choice, with usage declining since its peak in 2014.
Where Jaina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaina” around the world
Where Jaina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jai, Jaini
Sibling names for Jaina
Names that share Jaina's style, for a brother or sister.
