Janyiah
Every Janyiah since 1999 — 516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janyiah
Janyiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,909 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 516 American babies have been named Janyiah. Its peak came in 2009, when 42 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 Janyiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janyiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,909 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,304 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,617 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,739 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,868 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,161 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,870 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,680 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,228 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,874 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,914 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,700 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,576 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,165 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,403 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,441 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,763 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,220 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,411 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,729 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,509 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,336 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,366 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,255 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janyiah in 2025?
Janyiah ranked #15,909 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janyiah?
516 babies have been named Janyiah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janyiah most popular?
Janyiah peaked in 2009, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Janyiah a boy or girl name?
Janyiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janyiah rising or falling?
Janyiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.