Janiyah
- US rank
- #783
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #333 in 2009
346 babies were named Janiyah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 61 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Janiyah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janiyah, 346 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janiyah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaniyah first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #333.
- Then vs nowJaniyah is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,724 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,645.
- TrendJaniyah has slipped 61 places over the last five years and now sits at #783. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJaniyah is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #270, followed by Massachusetts (#395) and Florida (#435). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
About the name Janiyah
Janiyah is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-yah”. US birth records list Janiyah for girls from 1995 to 2025, in 31 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #333 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #783, with 346 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | 58,005 girls |
| 2000s | 285 | 3,514 girls |
| 2010s | 348 | 2,871 girls |
| 2020s | 209 | 4,777 girls |
Other spellings of Janiyah
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 Janiyah
What is the origin of the name Janiyah?
Janiyah has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Janiyah a boy or girl name?
Janiyah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janiyah?
Janiyah ranked #783 for US girls in 2025, given to 346 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#333).