Jannah
Meaningparadise, garden · Arabic
Jannah is an Arabic girl name meaning “paradise, garden”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Jannah has the name Anna hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jannah would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJannah is having its moment right now. Most Jannahs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jannah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,481 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJannah first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Jannahs? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #502 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jannah
Jannah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “paradise, garden”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Jannah
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Jannah
What does the name Jannah mean?
Jannah means “paradise, garden” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Elysia (“blissful paradise”), Tasneem (“spring in paradise”), Jannat (“gardens, paradise”) and Tasnim (“spring in paradise”).
What is the origin of the name Jannah?
Jannah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Jannah a boy or girl name?
Jannah is a girl name. In 2025, 140 US girls were named Jannah.
How popular is the name Jannah?
Jannah ranked #1,518 for US girls in 2025, given to 140 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,509. Over the last five years it has climbed 560 places.
What names are similar to Jannah?
If you like Jannah, you might also like Jana, Janah, Elysia, Tasneem and Jannat. Jana is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jannah?
Jannah is an Arabic girl name meaning “paradise, garden”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.