Girl nameCurrently #1,774 in the USFalling
Janiya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Janiya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Janiya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Janiya |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 85 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 222 |
| 2001 | 339 |
| 2002 | 433 |
| 2003 | 506 |
| 2004 | 849 |
| 2005 | 845 |
| 2006 | 838 |
| 2007 | 889 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 833 |
| 2010 | 687 |
| 2011 | 538 |
| 2012 | 425 |
| 2013 | 347 |
| 2014 | 323 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 186 |
| 2018 | 190 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 113 |
Janiya through the decades
- Janiya peaked in 2008, when 914 babies were named Janiya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Janiya has fallen 75% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Janiya currently ranks #1,774 in the US and is cooling off.