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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Janaya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Janay|Janayah
SanskritGirl↑↑ Surging

Janaya

jah-NY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2935
↑↑ Surging
#2935
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2426 in 2021
5yr change
+551 ranks
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2935 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Janaya

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2935

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+551 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Sanskrit RootModernGirl Name3-syllableRising TrendMulticulturalMelodicContemporary
Character
victorious spiritgraceful presence
STRONG
High confidence

Janaya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2935 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +551 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2935 · very rare
Janaya at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'victorious' or 'graceful'. A modern name blending Eastern and Western naming traditions.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#2426 in 2021
5yr change:+551 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JanaeJanyaAnayaAmayaAlaya
Similar Style
AishaZoyaMaya◈AriaNaya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Janaya illustration
Name Intelligence
Janaya · Overview
Summary

Janaya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2935 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Janaya scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 551 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Janaya carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Janaya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
janaya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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