Janah
Every Janah since 1961 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janah
Janah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,899 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 351 American babies have been named Janah. Its peak came in 2007, when 18 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 Janah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janah 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 | #15,899 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,612 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,314 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,626 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,841 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,045 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,438 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,479 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,838 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,651 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,926 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,484 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,129 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,216 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,930 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,591 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,327 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,980 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,515 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,418 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,874 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,382 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,638 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,490 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janah in 2025?
Janah ranked #15,899 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 Janah?
351 babies have been named Janah in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janah most popular?
Janah peaked in 2007, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Janah a boy or girl name?
Janah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janah rising or falling?
Janah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.