Janika
Every Janika since 1972 — 785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janika
Janika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,917 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 785 American babies have been named Janika. Its peak came in 1991, when 38 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 Janika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,917 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,788 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,091 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,337 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,643 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,407 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,786 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,953 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,414 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,868 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,542 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,201 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,567 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,444 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,758 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,295 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,462 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,189 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,546 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,430 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janika in 2025?
Janika ranked #13,917 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janika?
785 babies have been named Janika in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janika most popular?
Janika peaked in 1991, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Janika a boy or girl name?
Janika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janika rising or falling?
Janika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.