Janyah
Every Janyah since 1997 — 1,165 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janyah
Janyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,069 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,165 American babies have been named Janyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 94 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 Janyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,069 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,760 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,806 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,752 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,816 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,160 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,594 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,542 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,579 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,525 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,644 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,394 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,340 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,116 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,571 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,622 |
| 2009 | 94 | #2,139 |
| 2008 | 93 | #2,167 |
| 2007 | 91 | #2,189 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,170 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,324 |
| 2004 | 70 | #2,432 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,511 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,033 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,334 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janyah in 2025?
Janyah ranked #8,069 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janyah?
1,165 babies have been named Janyah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janyah most popular?
Janyah peaked in 2009, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Janyah a boy or girl name?
Janyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janyah rising or falling?
Janyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.