How Many People Are Named Janika?
Complete statistics for the name Janika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Janika is a very rare female name, with only 760 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 434,205 Americans. The majority of those named Janika are now in their thirties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 779 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Janika Through the Generations
Janika has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1991 when 38 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fair spread across different age groups. Of the 760 people named Janika, 196 are under 30, while 583 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This distribution suggests that Janika is a name that has maintained its charm through the decades but hasn't gained much traction among younger parents recently.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Janika's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Janika
How Many People Have the Name Janika?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 760 people in the United States currently share the name Janika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 434,205 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Janika a Common or Rare Name?
Janika 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 Janika Mean?
Janika means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Janika in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Janika Most Popular?
The name Janika reached peak popularity in 1991, with 38 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 Janika?
Approximately 760 people named Janika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 779. That works out to roughly 1 in 434,205 Americans.
Is Janika a rare name?
Janika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 434,205 Americans has this name.
What does the name Janika mean?
Janika means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Janika more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janika are male and 100% are female.
When was Janika most popular?
Janika peaked in 1991 with 38 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.