Jannah
How to say it: JAN-uh · /ˈdʒænə/
From Arabic 'jannah' meaning 'garden, paradise' - denotes heaven in Islamic tradition.
Jannah was the 672nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 140 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #697 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 | #672 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 140 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,086 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #697 |
| In France, 2025 | #40 among girls’ names, 690 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent on the scene, Jannah found its high in the 2020s. At its peak today, a slight dip is foreseen for the years ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft in tone, Jannah feels calm and welcoming. Amina fits easily beside it.
Nicknames
- Jan
- Janna
Honouring a Jannah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jannah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #40 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #475.
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