Janea
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,834 in 1989
5 babies were named Janea in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,396 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Janea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janea, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJanea first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1989, when it ranked #1,834. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJanea was 9.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,247 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendJanea has slipped 5,396 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Janea
Janea is a girl name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-nea”. US birth records list Janea for girls from 1953 to 2025, in 61 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #1,834 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,592,593 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 429,185 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 71,531 girls |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,604 girls |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,070 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,120 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,066 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 190,476 girls |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Janea
What is the origin of the name Janea?
Janea has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Janea a boy or girl name?
Janea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janea?
Janea ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#1,834).