Janika
Girl nameJanika has been given to 785 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Janika.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
785
Peak year
1991 (38 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1972
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Janika — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Janika.
Sibling name ideas for Janika
Same era and popularity as Janika, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Janika?
Janika has been given to 785 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Janika peak?
Janika peaked in 1991, when 38 babies were given the name.
Is Janika a girl or boy name?
Janika is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janika are girls).
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