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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Janni — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Janney|Jannie
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Janni

YAH-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#14162
→ Stable
#14162
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#14162 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 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)19662024

Rank #14162 · Falling since 1966

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
Hebrew girl names
Janni

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14162

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% 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
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Janni scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

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

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

Name DNA
Hebrew originScandinavianDiminutiveClassicShort2-syllableSoftInternationalUnisex-leaning-feminineRare in US
Character
creative spiritindependent thinkeradaptable natureloyal heartspirited energy
STRONG
High confidence

Janni is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14162 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14162 · very rare
Janni at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. Scandinavian diminutive of Johanna/Jan, popular in Nordic regions as a standalone given name.
Language root:Hebrew · Scandinavian
Peak rank:#14162 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Janni Kusanagi
Fictional character from Ghost in the Shell
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Janni · Overview
Summary

Janni is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14162 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Janni scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Modern character
Janni carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
janni.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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