Declining since 2006, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Jayna since 1946
Babies named Jayna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 136 |
| 1960s | 408 |
| 1970s | 458 |
| 1980s | 700 |
| 1990s | 892 |
| 2000s | 1,536 |
| 2010s | 922 |
| 2020s | 303 |
Meaning & origin
Jayna is a modern American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1946, reflecting the post-war enthusiasm for fresh, made-from-scratch names. The name climbed steadily and reached its peak popularity in 2005, before beginning a gradual decline in use. It has remained in consistent, though modest, use since. Currently ranked #3459 (2025), Jayna is given to about 1 in every 36,529 newborn girls. The name has shown particular favor in Indiana and New York, according to Social Security data. While never a top-tier choice, Jayna has a straightforward pronunciation and a friendly sound that has kept it in steady, if quiet, circulation for nearly eight decades.
Jayna emerged in the mid-20th century as a modern coinage, blending the name Jay (itself a short form of names like Jason or James, or from the bird name) with the popular feminine suffix -na. It may also have been influenced by names like Jana or Jayne. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, reflecting the post-war trend for inventive, melodic names.
Where Jayna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jayna” around the world
Where Jayna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jae
Sibling names for Jayna
Names that share Jayna's style, for a brother or sister.
