girls' name · peaked 1992

Janiqua

Every Janiqua since 1981 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1992Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Janiqua
Peak year
1992
47 babies
All-time total
361
since 1981

The story of Janiqua

Janiqua is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1981, 361 American babies have been named Janiqua. Its peak came in 1992, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Janiqua stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Janiqua year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
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2002 6 #14,328
2001 12 #8,425
2000 9 #10,233
1995 33 #3,383
1990 18 #5,146
1985 5 #11,328
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Janiqua in 2025?

Janiqua did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Janiqua?

361 babies have been named Janiqua in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Janiqua most popular?

Janiqua peaked in 1992, when 47 newborns received the name.

Is Janiqua a boy or girl name?

Janiqua is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Janiqua rising or falling?

Janiqua has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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