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Janova

juh-NOH-vuh · Janova is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Jan (from Jane or Janet) and the popular suffix -ova, but has no established meaning.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,265
Babies named in 2025
33
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 48,705 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2017

Rising since 2017, #4,265 for girls today.

Popularity of Janova since 2017

Babies named Janova per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1123342020Most births 2022Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s32
2020s181

Meaning & origin

Janova is a very recent addition to the American baby name landscape, first recorded in 2017. It ranked 4,265th in 2025, with a 1-in-48,705 birth rate, and saw its highest usage in 2022. The name shows a rising trajectory, appearing primarily in North Carolina. Janova appears to be a modern creative construction, blending the familiar element Jan (from Jane or Janet) with the trendy suffix -ova, giving it a sleek, contemporary sound. As a brand-new name with no deep historical or cultural roots, its appeal lies in its novelty and melodic quality. Parents drawn to Janova often appreciate its uniqueness and the way it feels both fresh and accessible.

Janova appears to be a recently invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2017. It follows the pattern of blending a familiar element, such as Jan (a short form of Jane or Janet, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'), with the fashionable Slavic-sounding suffix -ova (commonly seen in names like Novak). The name has no historical or traditional roots and is primarily a product of modern naming creativity.

Where Janova is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jan, Nova

Sibling names for Janova

Names that share Janova's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mila, Nova, Sofia, Elena, Lena

Brothers: Milo, Luca, Jace, Nico, Eli

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Janova mean?
Janova is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It is likely formed from Jan (short for Jane or Janet) and the suffix -ova, giving it a contemporary feel.
How popular is Janova?
Janova first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2017. As of 2025, it ranked 4,265th, with approximately 1 in 48,705 newborn girls given the name. Its peak year so far was 2022.
Is Janova a girl's name or a boy's name?
Janova is primarily used as a girl's name. While statistics show it is given to girls, its usage is rare and almost exclusively feminine.