Jani
Every Jani since 1943 — 1,743 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jani
Jani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,644 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 1,743 American babies have been named Jani. Its peak came in 1960, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Jani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jani 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 | 14 | #7,644 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,387 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,795 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,518 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,843 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,051 | 5 | #12,966 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,566 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,268 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,523 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,575 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,800 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,387 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,395 | — | — |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,844 | 7 | #10,079 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,331 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,411 | 5 | #13,276 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,668 | 6 | #11,677 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,976 | — | — |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,879 | — | — |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,963 | 6 | #10,657 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,863 | 10 | #7,211 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,010 | 9 | #7,507 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,156 | 6 | #9,922 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,678 | 11 | #6,194 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,058 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,100 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,255 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,525 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,596 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,967 | — | — |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,668 | — | — |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,223 | — | — |
| 1960 | 71 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,858 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,795 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,248 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jani
- Jani Beg Politician · 1300–1357
- Jani Soininen Skier · b. 1972
- Jani Lane Musician · 1964–2011
- Jani Sievinen Swimmer · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jani in 2025?
Jani ranked #7,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jani?
1,743 babies have been named Jani in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jani most popular?
Jani peaked in 1960, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Jani a boy or girl name?
Jani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jani rising or falling?
Jani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jani?
Well-known people named Jani include Jani Beg (politician), Jani Soininen (skier), Jani Lane (musician).