Holding steady.
Popularity of Jhana since 1965
Babies named Jhana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jhana is a rare modern English name first recorded in the United States in 1965. Unlike many uncommon names that were once popular and declined, Jhana has never entered the top 1000 ranking and has remained extremely low in usage. Its peak year was 1996, but even then it was not widely adopted. The name's trajectory has been stable and low, with no significant spikes or declines. Since its first recorded appearance, Jhana has been given to only a small number of girls each year, and it has never been concentrated in any particular state. The name likely originated as a creative respelling of longer names like Jana or Johanna, fashionable in the late 20th century.
Jhana appears to be a modern coinage in English-speaking countries, likely a respelling or diminutive of names like Jana or a feminine form of John. Its usage has been sporadic since the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1965. The name is uncommon and lacks a clear historical derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: J
Sibling names for Jhana
Names that share Jhana's style, for a brother or sister.
