Likely a modernized form of Chinese-sounding Jani/Jianyi names, chosen for melody rather than one fixed classical source.
Janyi is likely a modernized form of Chinese-sounding Jani or Jianyi names, and it seems chosen as much for melody as for one fixed classical source. That gives it the feel of a contemporary name that values sound pattern, balance, and visual style. It belongs to a modern naming sensibility that often crosses linguistic boundaries while keeping a clean, compact profile.
Because Janyi does not lock itself into a single traditional meaning in the same way as older names, it has a certain openness. That can be an advantage in modern use, since it allows the name to feel fresh and adaptable. Janyi sounds light, polished, and slightly international.
It has the crispness of a short name and the elegance of a carefully chosen syllabic pattern. In that sense, it is less about historical lineage than about atmosphere and form, which is a very contemporary naming idea.