Janai
2 countries#3645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Janai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,193 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #3645 · peaked in 2006 with 118 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
49 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Janai’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1809 | — |
| 2007 | #2198 | ↓389 |
| 2008 | #2334 | ↓136 |
| 2009 | #2614 | ↓280 |
| 2010 | #2202 | ↑412 |
| 2011 | #2346 | ↓144 |
| 2012 | #2770 | ↓424 |
| 2013 | #2626 | ↑144 |
| 2014 | #2615 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #2471 | ↑144 |
| 2016 | #3060 | ↓589 |
| 2017 | #2713 | ↑347 |
| 2018 | #2810 | ↓97 |
| 2019 | #2709 | ↑101 |
| 2020 | #2931 | ↓222 |
| 2021 | #3112 | ↓181 |
| 2022 | #3765 | ↓653 |
| 2023 | #3428 | ↑337 |
| 2024 | #2930 | ↑498 |
| 2025 | #3645 | ↓715 |
Frequently asked questions about Janai
Is Janai a popular name?
Yes — Janai currently ranks #3645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Janai more common for boys or girls?
Janai is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Janai most popular?
Janai peaked in 2006 in United States, with 118 recorded births that year.
Is Janai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Janai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6390 in 1960 to #3645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Janai?
At least 3,242 babies have been recorded with the name Janai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Janai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Janai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Janai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Janai include Havilah, Janiah, Jasper.
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