Girl · #7,123 in 2026

Japji

Japji Sahib (Punjabi: ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ, pronunciation: ) is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs. Jap is the original name of the prayer and to show respect, it is called Japji Sahib. It was composed by Guru Angad, and is mostly the writings of Guru Nanak.

Current Rank
#7,123
Peak Rank
#5,794 (2019)
Total Babies
195
5-Yr Trend
+8%
2012
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#5794
Peak Rank
195
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Japji

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Japji Sahib (Punjabi: ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ, pronunciation: ) is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs. Jap is the original name of the prayer and to show respect, it is called Japji Sahib. It was composed by Guru Angad, and is mostly the writings of Guru Nanak.

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Etymology
Japa ( Sanskrit : जप) means the recitation of a mantra. The Sanskrit word japa is derived from the root jap- , meaning "to utter in a low voice, repeat internally, mutter". Following are some accepted meanings of Jap: A conventional meaning for Jap(u) is to recite , to repeat, or to chant . Jap also means to understand . Gurbani cites Aisa Giaan Japo Man Mere, Hovo Chakar Sache Kere , where the word Jap means to understand wisdom.

The Story of Japji

Japji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2012, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 21 Japjis were born — ranking #5,794 that year. As of 2026, Japji ranks #7,123 for baby girls with 15 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 195 Japjis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Where is Japji most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • HK
    50%
  • OM
    44%
  • United Kingdom
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Japji

Phonetically similar names — useful when Japji 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 Japji

What does the name Japji mean?
Japji Sahib (Punjabi: ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ, pronunciation: ) is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs. Jap is the original name of the prayer and to show respect, it is called Japji Sahib. It was composed by Guru Angad, and is mostly the writings of Guru Nanak.
How popular is Japji in 2026?
In 2026, Japji ranks #7,123 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Japji most popular?
Japji reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,794 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Japji most popular?
Japji has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Japji.
Is Japji a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Japji is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Japji?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Japji include Selia, Joei, Josiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Japji

Japji is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 195 births in the dataset. Japji's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,794. Use the chart and map above to compare Japji'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.