Unisex · #5,674 in 2026

Janas

Current Rank
#5,674
Peak Rank
#2,828 (1948)
Total Babies
41
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,828 (41 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,106 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1936
First Year
1953
Last Year
1948
Peak Year
#2828
Peak Rank
41
Total Count
6
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2014
First Year
2014
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#12106
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Janas

As a girl name

Janas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 13 Janass were born — ranking #2,828 that year. As of 2026, Janas ranks #5,674 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Janass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Janas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 5 Janass were born — ranking #12,106 that year. As of 2026, Janas ranks #12,106 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Janass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Janas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Janas 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 Janas

What does the name Janas mean?
Janas is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Janas in 2026?
In 2026, Janas ranks #5,674 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Janas most popular?
Janas reached its peak popularity in 1948, ranking #2,828 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Janas a unisex name?
Yes — Janas is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 89% of Janass assigned female and 11% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Janas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Janas include Donnice, Cheryel, Cathye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Janas

Janas is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 41 births in the dataset. Janas's peak popularity came in 1948 when it ranked #2,828. Use the chart and map above to compare Janas'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.