Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Gianah

Name: Popularity of the name Gianah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gianah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#8,058 (2009)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#8058

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gianah

Gianah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 15 Gianahs were born — ranking #8,058 that year. As of 2026, Gianah ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Gianahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gianah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gianah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gianah

What does the name Gianah mean?

Gianah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gianah in 2026?

In 2026, Gianah ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Gianah most popular?

Gianah reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #8,058 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Gianah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gianah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gianah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gianah include Marciana, Karlynn, Christabelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gianah

Gianah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Gianah's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #8,058. Use the chart and map above to compare Gianah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.