Janayah
Every Janayah since 1997 — 756 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janayah
Janayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,661 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 756 American babies have been named Janayah. Its peak came in 2007, when 51 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 Janayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,661 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,759 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,835 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,427 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,449 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,705 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,363 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,620 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,059 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,200 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,085 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,372 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,621 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,429 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,434 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,409 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,494 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,302 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,756 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,612 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,040 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,008 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,337 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,421 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janayah in 2025?
Janayah ranked #6,661 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janayah?
756 babies have been named Janayah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janayah most popular?
Janayah peaked in 2007, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Janayah a boy or girl name?
Janayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janayah rising or falling?
Janayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.