Janaija is of American origin, derived from the Hebrew 'Yanai', meaning 'God is gracious'. It's composed of two elements: 'Yanai' and the suffix '-ja', which denotes a female form in some cultures. Pronounced /jahn-AHY-ja/, it offers a unique blend of elegance and strength.
"Janaija is not a common name, with only 5 births recorded in 2001 and no more than 7 births in any other year up to 2008. In total, there were 24 Janaijas born between these years."