Janiah
Girl name · American · English
- US rank
- #3,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #795 in 2008
41 babies were named Janiah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,475 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Janiah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,216 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janiah, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janiah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaniah first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2008, when it ranked #795. Today it's #3,645, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJaniah has slipped 1,475 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,645. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Janiah
Janiah is a girl name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Janiah for girls from 1992 to 2025, in 33 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #795 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,645, with 41 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 78,585 girls |
| 2000s | 134 | 7,438 girls |
| 2010s | 89 | 11,259 girls |
| 2020s | 37 | 26,894 girls |
Other spellings of Janiah
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
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Janiah
What is the origin of the name Janiah?
Janiah has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Janiah a boy or girl name?
Janiah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janiah?
Janiah ranked #3,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#795).