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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Janilah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Janila|Janina
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Janilah

jah-NEE-lah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16178 in 2023

Peak: #9190 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16178 in 2023

Peak: #9190 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #16178 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Janilah scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicModernGirl3-syllableFeminine SuffixContemporaryGracefulRising
Character
graceful elegancecreative spiritcompassionate heartindependent strengththoughtful wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Janilah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Janilah at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic, likely a feminine form combining Jani (graceful) with the feminine suffix -lah, suggesting gracefulness and elegance
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#9190 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JanelleJamilaJalilaJasminaJamilah
Similar Style
Layla◈ZaraNylaAaliyahAmiraLeila
Works well with
AishaZainabNadiaAmiraKaida◈SamirAyan◈Khalil
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Janilah · Overview
Summary

Janilah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Janilah carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
janilah.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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