Janai
Every Janai since 1960 — 3,193 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janai
Janai is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,670 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 3,193 American babies have been named Janai. Its peak came in 2006, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Janai stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,670 | 6 | #11,232 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,949 | — | — |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,446 | — | — |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,792 | — | — |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,133 | — | — |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,942 | — | — |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,714 | 5 | #12,964 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,821 | — | — |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,728 | — | — |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,078 | — | — |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,487 | — | — |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,629 | 5 | #12,883 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,643 | 7 | #10,106 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,786 | — | — |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,356 | — | — |
| 2010 | 88 | #2,211 | — | — |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,625 | — | — |
| 2008 | 83 | #2,343 | 8 | #9,355 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2,202 | 5 | #13,197 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,812 | 5 | #12,846 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,897 | 9 | #7,925 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,142 | 5 | #12,138 |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,792 | 11 | #6,443 |
| 2002 | 84 | #2,055 | 6 | #9,919 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1,826 | — | — |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,221 | 6 | #9,600 |
| 1995 | 85 | #1,720 | — | — |
| 1990 | 66 | #2,036 | — | — |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,771 | — | — |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,252 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,376 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,602 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,738 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janai in 2025?
Janai ranked #3,670 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janai?
3,193 babies have been named Janai in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janai most popular?
Janai peaked in 2006, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Janai a boy or girl name?
Janai is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janai rising or falling?
Janai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.