Girls name · California
Jana in California
Jana was the 1527th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Jana that year. Since 1942, California families have named 4,442 babies Jana.
Popularity over time
Jana in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 13 | 474th |
| 1954 | 92 | 242nd |
| 1966 | 110 | 260th |
| 1978 | 88 | 313th |
| 1989 | 41 | 745th |
| 2001 | 23 | 1204th |
| 2013 | 32 | 998th |
| 2025 | 15 | 1527th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 474th in 1942 to 1527th in 2025.
The most babies named Jana in California in a single year was 151, in 1961. Its best showing was 218th among girls names in 1955.
Across the country, Jana reached its best rank of 53rd in Wyoming (1973). See Jana in every state →
How popular is Jana in California?
Jana was the 1527th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Jana that year. Since 1942, California families have named 4,442 babies Jana.
How many babies are named Jana in California?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Jana in California. The most babies named Jana in California in a single year was 151, in 1961.
What is the rank of Jana in California?
Jana ranked 1527th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 218th among girls names in 1955.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.