Jana
Girl name · 63 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jana: 63 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2010.
Jana is a feminine name with multiple roots, most commonly serving as a Slavic form of Johanna, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochana meaning "God is gracious." In Czech, Slovak, and German-speaking regions it stands as an independent name, while in Arabic Jana means "fresh fruit" or "garden." Notable bearers include Czech tennis legend Jana Novotná, a Wimbledon champion, and Jana Cova, the Czech adult film actress. The name shares its etymological root with Janet, Joanna, and Jane, all cousins in the vast family of names descending from John. In Scotland, Jana has seen steady but modest use since the late 1970s, and it pairs naturally with the Scottish surname MacLeod for a melodic full name like Jana MacLeod.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20107 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4766 babies
- Total births
- 63since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y