Janiyah
How to say it: juh-NYE-uh · /dʒəˈnaɪə/
Modern American coinage, likely an elaboration of Jana with the -iyah suffix; no established traditional etymology.
Janiyah was the 588th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 346 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #741 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #588 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 346 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,835 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #741 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Janiyah emerged within the last forty years and peaked in the 2010s. Still close to that high, a gentle decline is expected next.
What goes with it
Warm and soft with a flowing rhythm, Janiyah feels modern and melodic. Nevaeh shares its style.
Nicknames
- Jani
- Niyah
- Yah
Honouring a Janiyah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Janiyah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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