Meaning and history
Janan is a Persian and Arabic-influenced given name used for more than one gender. Persian jānān means “beloved” or “dear one,” while Arabic janān can mean “heart,” “soul,” or an inner concealed place. These closely interacting traditions produce related but not identical nuances. Original script and language determine the intended sense. Notable bearers include British journalist Janan Ganesh and Palestinian-born author Janan Cain. The name should not be assigned one rigid translation across all regions.
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 5 births, rank #17,168
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: 7 births, rank #13,832
20092009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: 5 births, rank #16,992
2011: 5 births, rank #16,764
2012: 5 births, rank #16,869
2013: 5 births, rank #16,547
20142014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
2016: 5 births, rank #16,215
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
20192019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
2021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
20232023: 5 births, rank #15,194
In 2023, 5 babies were recorded with the name Janan, ranking #15,194 among girls.