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Janya
GirlMeaning of Janya: Sanskrit: 'life'
Janya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6574th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6574
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,374
First recorded 1968 · peak 2004
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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