Given name & surname
Janeva
“resembling the juniper”
Janeva is a variant of Janeeva. One American interpretation is “resembling the juniper.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Janeva is a variant of Janeeva. One American interpretation is “resembling the juniper.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Janeva is a variant of Janeeva. An origin associated with Janeeva is American.
Explained through its name family
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 1916. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin.
From dated birth records
Janeva through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 395
- 0 boys · 395 girls
- Most popular year
- 2021
- 16 babies
- 2025
- 5
- #15,903 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- −2%
- Steady
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 5 U.S. birth records for girls, ranking No. 15,903 among girls’ names. Average annual use for girls was 1.9% lower in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020. Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 351 as a first name in 2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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