How Many People Are Named Janiah?

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

Janiah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Janiah means 'God is gracious' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 73,049 Americans having this name. That's just 4,518 people in the US today, making it a truly unique choice.

~4,518
Living in US
1 in 73,049
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,523
Worldwide Bearers
#104,014
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,518
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,518 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
4,505
Would be under 30 (99%)
51
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,556 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Janiah Through the Generations

People named Janiah peaked in popularity in 2008 with 367 births, but the name has been declining since then. With an average age of 17, it's clear that Janiah is a modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30. The majority of Janiahs, 4,505 out of 4,518, are under 30, indicating that it's a name chosen by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 470
New York 363
Texas 312
Illinois 259
Georgia 253
California 223
North Carolina 201
Ohio 138
Pennsylvania 121
Virginia 114

✨ Similar Names to Janiah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janiah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Janiah

How Many People Have the Name Janiah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,518 people in the United States currently share the name Janiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,049 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janiah a Common or Rare Name?

Janiah 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 Janiah Mean?

Janiah means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janiah Most Popular?

The name Janiah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 367 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 Janiah?

Approximately 4,518 people named Janiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 73,049 Americans.

Is Janiah a rare name?

Janiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,049 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janiah mean?

Janiah means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Janiah more male or female?

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

When was Janiah most popular?

Janiah peaked in 2008 with 367 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 US4,518
All-Time Births4,556
1 in X1 in 73,049
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#104,014
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.