Janaya
Every Janaya since 1973 — 3,965 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janaya
Janaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,628 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,965 American babies have been named Janaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 198 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 Janaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,628 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,950 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,447 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,670 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,427 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,570 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,768 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,722 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,987 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,294 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,572 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,061 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,039 |
| 2012 | 85 | #2,218 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,797 |
| 2010 | 145 | #1,538 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,470 |
| 2008 | 192 | #1,297 |
| 2007 | 196 | #1,258 |
| 2006 | 198 | #1,218 |
| 2005 | 189 | #1,212 |
| 2004 | 186 | #1,204 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,352 |
| 2002 | 176 | #1,169 |
| 2001 | 148 | #1,302 |
| 2000 | 131 | #1,415 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,467 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,447 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,901 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,595 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,458 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janaya in 2025?
Janaya ranked #2,628 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janaya?
3,965 babies have been named Janaya in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janaya most popular?
Janaya peaked in 2006, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Janaya a boy or girl name?
Janaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janaya rising or falling?
Janaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.