Janya
Every Janya since 1968 — 2,374 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janya
Janya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,961 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,374 American babies have been named Janya. Its peak came in 2004, when 234 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 Janya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,961 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,201 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,537 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,815 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,685 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,365 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,610 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,239 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,737 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,880 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,454 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,059 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,642 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,229 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,662 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1,624 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1,335 |
| 2007 | 195 | #1,264 |
| 2006 | 196 | #1,228 |
| 2005 | 196 | #1,176 |
| 2004 | 234 | #1,010 |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,276 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,459 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,839 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,955 |
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| 1975 | 5 | #9,619 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janya in 2025?
Janya ranked #6,961 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janya?
2,374 babies have been named Janya in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janya most popular?
Janya peaked in 2004, when 234 newborns received the name.
Is Janya a boy or girl name?
Janya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janya rising or falling?
Janya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.