Janea
Every Janea since 1953 — 2,027 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janea
Janea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,901 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,027 American babies have been named Janea. Its peak came in 1993, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Janea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,901 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,663 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,614 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,738 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,747 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,842 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,567 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,539 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,009 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,171 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,176 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,210 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,346 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,767 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,245 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,500 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,137 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,611 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,187 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,103 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,741 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,900 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,060 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,213 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,475 |
| 2000 | 53 | #2,753 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,468 |
| 1990 | 65 | #2,058 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,329 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,553 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,696 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janea in 2025?
Janea ranked #15,901 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janea?
2,027 babies have been named Janea in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janea most popular?
Janea peaked in 1993, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Janea a boy or girl name?
Janea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janea rising or falling?
Janea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.