Janiyah
Every Janiyah since 1995 — 13,605 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janiyah
Janiyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #783 in 2025 with 346 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 13,605 American babies have been named Janiyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 994 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 Janiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 346 | #783 |
| 2024 | 305 | #885 |
| 2023 | 309 | #868 |
| 2022 | 311 | #897 |
| 2021 | 381 | #747 |
| 2020 | 385 | #722 |
| 2019 | 423 | #687 |
| 2018 | 449 | #657 |
| 2017 | 503 | #600 |
| 2016 | 552 | #564 |
| 2015 | 582 | #538 |
| 2014 | 539 | #569 |
| 2013 | 645 | #476 |
| 2012 | 714 | #438 |
| 2011 | 791 | #400 |
| 2010 | 914 | #352 |
| 2009 | 994 | #334 |
| 2008 | 929 | #355 |
| 2007 | 758 | #432 |
| 2006 | 686 | #462 |
| 2005 | 639 | #479 |
| 2004 | 501 | #570 |
| 2003 | 355 | #722 |
| 2002 | 201 | #1,062 |
| 2001 | 149 | #1,297 |
| 2000 | 92 | #1,857 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,733 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janiyah in 2025?
Janiyah ranked #783 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 346 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janiyah?
13,605 babies have been named Janiyah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janiyah most popular?
Janiyah peaked in 2009, when 994 newborns received the name.
Is Janiyah a boy or girl name?
Janiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janiyah rising or falling?
Janiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.