Janiyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NEE-ah / /dʒəˈniːə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: God is gracious; English: variant of Jane
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Janiyah is often associated with grace and kindness, reflecting the meaning of its roots. In English-speaking contexts, it is considered a modern variant of the name Jane, which has historical significance as a classic name.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Janiya
- Janiyah
International Variants
- Jana (Slavic)
- Gianna (Italian)
Famous people named Janiyah
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Fictional characters named Janiyah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janiyah was first seen in the United States in 1995. Janiyah has ranked as high as #598 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Janiyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janiyah (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 41 | |
TX | 31 | |
NY | 23 | |
GA | 17 | |
OH | 16 | |
IL | 14 | |
TN | 13 | |
MS | 11 | |
CA | 10 | |
PA | 9 | |
AL | 9 | |
VA | 8 | |
NC | 8 | |
NJ | 8 | |
MA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1995 | 11 |
1996 | 23 |
1997 | 19 |
1998 | 32 |
1999 | 67 |
2000 | 92 |
2001 | 149 |
2002 | 201 |
2003 | 355 |
2004 | 501 |
2005 | 639 |
2006 | 686 |
2007 | 757 |
2008 | 929 |
2009 | 994 |
2010 | 914 |
2011 | 791 |
2012 | 714 |
2013 | 644 |
2014 | 539 |
2015 | 582 |
2016 | 552 |
2017 | 502 |
2018 | 449 |
2019 | 422 |
2020 | 385 |
2021 | 380 |
2022 | 311 |
2023 | 309 |
2024 | 304 |