Jania
Every Jania since 1952 — 3,021 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jania
Jania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,003 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 3,021 American babies have been named Jania. Its peak came in 2005, when 194 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 Jania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,003 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,671 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,120 |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,008 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,904 |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,162 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,903 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,178 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,257 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,201 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,441 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,805 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,606 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,555 |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,568 |
| 2010 | 92 | #2,140 |
| 2009 | 116 | #1,842 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1,680 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1,361 |
| 2006 | 190 | #1,263 |
| 2005 | 194 | #1,186 |
| 2004 | 173 | #1,254 |
| 2003 | 180 | #1,192 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,333 |
| 2001 | 135 | #1,407 |
| 2000 | 125 | #1,476 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,241 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,939 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,064 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,461 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,190 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,085 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jania in 2025?
Jania ranked #6,003 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jania?
3,021 babies have been named Jania in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jania most popular?
Jania peaked in 2005, when 194 newborns received the name.
Is Jania a boy or girl name?
Jania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jania rising or falling?
Jania has been roughly stable over the past decade.