How Many People Are Named Janna?

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

Janna
Very Rare
Hebrew

Janna means 'God has answered' in Hebrew, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 1 in 22,479 Americans sharing this name. That's around 14,680 people today, mostly aged 47, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1979.

~14,680
Living in US
1 in 22,479
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God has answered
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,680
Worldwide Bearers
#16,189
Global Rank
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1,220
🇷🇺 Russia
828
🇵🇰 Pakistan
738
🇫🇮 Finland
724
🇪🇸 Spain
503
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
483
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
448
🇸🇪 Sweden
437
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
340
🇧🇷 Brazil
266

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
14,680 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
2,922
Would be under 30 (18%)
8,808
Would be 30–60 (55%)
4,282
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 16,012 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
5

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

📜 Janna Through the Generations

Over the decades, Janna has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity peaked in 1979 with 428 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 18% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60, indicating a balanced distribution across generations. This slow decline suggests Janna is a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, cherished by those who appreciate its timeless appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,610
Texas 1,600
New York 606
Illinois 483
Georgia 479
Florida 466
Michigan 446
Ohio 407
Oklahoma 394
Indiana 377

✨ Similar Names to Janna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janna's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Janna

How Many People Have the Name Janna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,680 people in the United States currently share the name Janna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,479 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janna a Common or Rare Name?

Janna 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 Janna Mean?

Janna means "God has answered" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janna Most Popular?

The name Janna reached peak popularity in 1979, with 428 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Janna?

Approximately 14,680 people named Janna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,012. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,479 Americans.

Is Janna a rare name?

Janna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,479 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janna mean?

Janna means "God has answered" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Janna more male or female?

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

When was Janna most popular?

Janna peaked in 1979 with 428 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US14,680
All-Time Births16,012
1 in X1 in 22,479
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1979
World Rank#16,189
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.