Jane
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced JAYN
Verified name
What does Jane mean?
God is gracious
Origin and language
Hebrew, Old French
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 211 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1110 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Janie, Jan
Variant: Jayne, Joan, Jean
Related: Joanna, Janice, Janet
Using Jane across cultures
Enduring literary classic in English literature.
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