How Many People Are Named Janiah?

Complete statistics for the name Janiah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Janiah
Very Rare
4,556
Estimated People
1 in 72,432
1 in X Americans
2008
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,556 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 65
California 223
Colorado 5
Connecticut 61
Florida 470
Georgia 253
Iowa 5
Illinois 259
Indiana 70
Kansas 7
Kentucky 6
Louisiana 87
Massachusetts 67
Maryland 63
Michigan 90
Minnesota 5
Missouri 46
Mississippi 74
North Carolina 201
New Jersey 86
New York 363
Ohio 138
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 121
South Carolina 87
Tennessee 69
Texas 312
Virginia 114
Washington 5
Wisconsin 32
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Janiah

How Many People Have the Name Janiah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,556 people in the United States currently share the name Janiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 72,432 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Janiah a Common or Rare Name?

Janiah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Janiah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Janiah are covered in full on the Janiah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Janiah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Janiah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Janiah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Janiah Most Popular?

The name Janiah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 367 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Janiah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Janiah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janiah?

Approximately 4,556 people in the United States share the name Janiah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Janiah a rare name?

Janiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 72,432 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janiah mean?

The meaning and origin of Janiah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Janiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janiah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Janiah most popular?

The name Janiah reached its peak in 2008, with 367 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,556
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 72,432
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
Male %0%
Female %100%

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