Janaya

Girl name

Janaya has been given to 3,965 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 24,353 girls was named Janaya.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,965

Peak year

2006 (198 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1973

10-year trend

▼ -6%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Janaya — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Anayagirl

17,997 babies since 1978

Janiyagirl

11,109 babies since 1990

Janaygirl

5,832 babies since 1952

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Janaya.

Roxygirl

3,971 babies since 1882

Paytengirl

3,975 babies since 1992

Jayagirl

3,935 babies since 1969

Zaidagirl

3,929 babies since 1881

Cloegirl

3,927 babies since 1883

Dayannagirl

3,916 babies since 1984

Ananyagirl

4,015 babies since 1995

Adisongirl

3,909 babies since 1926

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Sibling name ideas for Janaya

Same era and popularity as Janaya, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Roxy Kalee Katlynn Payten

Brothers

Treyvon Kyan Keelan Braedon

FAQ

How popular is the name Janaya?

Janaya has been given to 3,965 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Janaya peak?

Janaya peaked in 2006, when 198 babies were given the name.

Is Janaya a girl or boy name?

Janaya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janaya are girls).

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