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January Meaning and Origin

January is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

January is currently #6040 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named January are .

January is a 7 letters name with syllables.

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January

January name meaning

The name "January" is derived from the Latin word for "door" or "gate". It is the month of the year when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, and the days are shortest.

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In 2022, 100% of babies named January were girls

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January - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name January?

The meaning of the name January is The name "January" is derived from the Latin word for "door" or "gate". It is the month of the year when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, and the days are shortest..

What is the origin of the name January?

The origin of the name January is .

Is January a girl or boy name?

The name January is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called January were boys, 100.00% of babies called January were girls.

What is the popularity of the name January?

According to statistics, January is ranked 6040th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.

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