How Many People Are Named Janayah?

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

Janayah
Very Rare
American

Janayah is a very rare female name, with only 733 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 450,187 Americans. The majority of those named Janayah are under 30, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~733
Living in US
1 in 450,187
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Innovative
6
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

767
Worldwide Bearers
#1,775,424
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
733
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
733 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
739
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 739 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Janayah Through the Generations

Janayah emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2007 with 51 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name. With 739 total births recorded since its inception, Janayah is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 739 under-30 and none over 60, indicating its strong association with the newer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 35
Pennsylvania 17
New York 15
California 11
Massachusetts 11
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Janayah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janayah's American roots

📄 About the Name Janayah

How Many People Have the Name Janayah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 733 people in the United States currently share the name Janayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 450,187 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janayah a Common or Rare Name?

Janayah 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 Janayah Mean?

Janayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janayah Most Popular?

The name Janayah reached peak popularity in 2007, with 51 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 Janayah?

Approximately 733 people named Janayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 739. That works out to roughly 1 in 450,187 Americans.

Is Janayah a rare name?

Janayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 450,187 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janayah mean?

Janayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Janayah more male or female?

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

When was Janayah most popular?

Janayah peaked in 2007 with 51 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 US733
All-Time Births739
1 in X1 in 450,187
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,775,424
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.