An estimated 10,961 living Americans are named Janiya.
How rare is Janiya?
Janiya is uncommon among babies today, with 98 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 89.3% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Janiya?
The median age of a living American named Janiya is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 21 years old.
Is Janiya still popular?
Not especially. Janiya has been declining since its 2008 peak and registered 98 births in 2025.
Where is Janiya most common?
Janiya has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 6.9× more often than the national baseline.
1990Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
89.3%
2025
98
All-time
11,103
Diaspora map
Janiya spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (2004) and ran high in 17 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2004 · over-represented in 17 states over 5 years
