Janiah
Every Janiah since 1992 — 4,598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janiah
Janiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,671 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 4,598 American babies have been named Janiah. Its peak came in 2008, when 367 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 Janiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,671 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,250 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,717 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,941 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,570 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2,182 |
| 2019 | 97 | #1,994 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,754 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,868 |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,024 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,749 |
| 2014 | 145 | #1,516 |
| 2013 | 184 | #1,284 |
| 2012 | 174 | #1,349 |
| 2011 | 230 | #1,072 |
| 2010 | 285 | #914 |
| 2009 | 297 | #914 |
| 2008 | 367 | #795 |
| 2007 | 313 | #889 |
| 2006 | 326 | #828 |
| 2005 | 284 | #889 |
| 2004 | 253 | #952 |
| 2003 | 222 | #1,032 |
| 2002 | 189 | #1,110 |
| 2001 | 156 | #1,260 |
| 2000 | 90 | #1,890 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janiah in 2025?
Janiah ranked #3,671 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 Janiah?
4,598 babies have been named Janiah in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janiah most popular?
Janiah peaked in 2008, when 367 newborns received the name.
Is Janiah a boy or girl name?
Janiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janiah rising or falling?
Janiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.