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Janith
GirlMeaning of Janith: Sinhala: 'born of the people'
Janith is a girl's name most strongly associated with Sri Lankan naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
631
First recorded 1913 · peak 1942
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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