How Many People Are Named Janesha?
Complete statistics for the name Janesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Janesha is a very rare female name, with only 511 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 645,913 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1994 with 43 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Janesha might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 519 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Janesha Through the Generations
Janesha has been a name on the rise since the early '90s, reaching its peak in 1994 with 43 births. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, though it remains a name associated with younger generations. Today, 242 of those named Janesha are under 30, while 277 are between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among the younger demographic. This trend suggests that Janesha is likely to continue being a name favored by parents looking for something unique yet modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Janesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Janesha
How Many People Have the Name Janesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 511 people in the United States currently share the name Janesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 645,913 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Janesha a Common or Rare Name?
Janesha 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 Janesha Mean?
Janesha means "creative variant of Janessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Janesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Janesha Most Popular?
The name Janesha reached peak popularity in 1994, with 43 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 Janesha?
Approximately 511 people named Janesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 519. That works out to roughly 1 in 645,913 Americans.
Is Janesha a rare name?
Janesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 645,913 Americans has this name.
What does the name Janesha mean?
Janesha means "creative variant of Janessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Janesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Janesha most popular?
Janesha peaked in 1994 with 43 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.