Janissa
Every Janissa since 1977 — 519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janissa
Janissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,904 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 519 American babies have been named Janissa. Its peak came in 1994, when 27 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 Janissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janissa 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 | #15,904 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,699 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,551 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,150 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,846 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,570 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,753 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,372 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,541 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,987 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,846 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,451 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,776 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,231 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,218 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,938 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,675 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,667 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,688 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,262 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,215 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,514 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janissa in 2025?
Janissa ranked #15,904 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 Janissa?
519 babies have been named Janissa in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janissa most popular?
Janissa peaked in 1994, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Janissa a boy or girl name?
Janissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janissa rising or falling?
Janissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.