How Many People Are Named Janani?

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

Janani
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Janani means 'mother' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with nurturing connotations. With only 375 people named Janani living in the US today, you're one in 878,898 Americans who shares this rare name. The majority, 93%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~375
Living in US
1 in 878,898
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mother
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Caring Protective Gentle Compassionate
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that those named Janani might excel in roles where they can inspire and guide others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

40,960
Worldwide Bearers
#21,781
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
27,724
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
11,160
🇺🇬 Uganda
642
🇺🇸 United States
264
🇬🇧 England
142
🇵🇰 Pakistan
142
🇮🇩 Indonesia
140
🇲🇾 Malaysia
130
🇳🇵 Nepal
122
🇨🇦 Canada
120

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
375 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
351
Would be under 30 (93%)
28
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 379 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

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

📜 Janani Through the Generations

Janani saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 20 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Jananis are young adults, with 351 under 30 years old and just 28 between 30 and 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name embraced by recent generations, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 13

✨ Similar Names to Janani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janani's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Janani

How Many People Have the Name Janani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 375 people in the United States currently share the name Janani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 878,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janani a Common or Rare Name?

Janani 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 Janani Mean?

Janani means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janani Most Popular?

The name Janani reached peak popularity in 2004, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Janani?

Approximately 375 people named Janani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 379. That works out to roughly 1 in 878,898 Americans.

Is Janani a rare name?

Janani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 878,898 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janani mean?

Janani means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Janani more male or female?

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

When was Janani most popular?

Janani peaked in 2004 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US375
All-Time Births379
1 in X1 in 878,898
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2004
World Rank#21,781
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.