Jahnaya is a unique name that is often spelled differently. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /dʒɒnˈeɪjə/. The first syllable is pronounced like "jawn" with a "d" sound at the beginning, the second syllable is pronounced like "ay" and the final syllable is pronounced like "yuh". The spelling of Jahnaya may vary due to different cultural backgrounds, including African American, Jamaican or Indian heritage, and can be found with different variations such as Janae or Jahnay.