Gender: Unisex
Origin: Latin, Australian
Meaning: Named after the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.
Pronunciation: JAN-yoo-er-ee, /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/, JH AE N Y UW EH R IY
Popularity Rank: #29,370
Derived from the Latin word 'januarius', meaning 'of Janus'. Janus was the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.
The name January is of Latin, Australian origin and means Named after the Roman god of beginnings and transitions., First Month of the Year, Janus Month. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
January is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAN-yoo-er-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE N Y UW EH R IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name January is recorded 1,233 times globally, ranking it as the 29,370th most common name worldwide.
January is most prevalent in South Africa, with 340 occurrences, making it the 4,430th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name January is found among 1 in every 3193 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #4,430 | 1 : 6,897 |
| United States of America | #10,117 | 1 : 9,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22,427 | 1 : 32,497 |
| Malaysia | #13,027 | 1 : 27,268 |
| Singapore | #5,336 | 1 : 10,463 |
| Philippines | #2,042 | 1 : 4,761 |
| Hong Kong | #6,522 | 1 : 11,466 |
| United Arab Emirates | #15,871 | 1 : 28,432 |
| Canada | #9,205 | 1 : 11,175 |
| Kuwait | #10,655 | 1 : 20,455 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name January from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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