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Janiyah: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced juh-NY-uh · 3 syllables

Modern American coinage.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
juh-NY-uh
US rank (2025)
#783
US babies a year
about 457 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2000
Style
Modern

How popular is Janiyah?

Janiyah was the #783 name in the US in 2025, given to 346 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

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Babies named Janiyah in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2000).

How old are people named Janiyah?

Half of US adults named Janiyah are older than 21; most are between 18 and 26. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Janiyah

How do you pronounce Janiyah?

Janiyah is pronounced juh-NY-uh.

How popular is the name Janiyah?

Janiyah was the #783 name in the US in 2025, given to 346 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

How old are people named Janiyah?

Half of US adults named Janiyah are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 26.