How Many People Are Named Janaki?

Complete statistics for the name Janaki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janaki
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Janaki means 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, making it a name steeped in celestial beauty. Only 186 people named Janaki live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,771,597 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~186
Living in US
1 in 1,771,597
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moonlight
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Graceful Radiant Serene
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

659,168
Worldwide Bearers
#1,487
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
585,849
🇳🇵 Nepal
60,777
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
9,228
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,019
🇺🇸 United States
860
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇿🇦 South Africa
266
🇬🇧 England
196
🇨🇦 Canada
120
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
50

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
186 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
125
Would be under 30 (66%)
64
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 189 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
66
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janaki Through the Generations

Janaki, a name that resonates with lunar grace, has seen its peak popularity in the US in 1981 with 9 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with 189 total births recorded throughout history. Today, 125 of those named Janaki are under 30, 64 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a younger demographic that embraces this timeless yet contemporary choice.

✨ Similar Names to Janaki

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janaki's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Janaki

How Many People Have the Name Janaki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 186 people in the United States currently share the name Janaki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,771,597 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janaki a Common or Rare Name?

Janaki is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janaki Mean?

Janaki means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janaki in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janaki Most Popular?

The name Janaki reached peak popularity in 1981, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janaki?

Approximately 186 people named Janaki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 189. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,771,597 Americans.

Is Janaki a rare name?

Janaki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,771,597 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janaki mean?

Janaki means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Janaki more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janaki are male and 100% are female.

When was Janaki most popular?

Janaki peaked in 1981 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US186
All-Time Births189
1 in X1 in 1,771,597
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1981
World Rank#1,487
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.