Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Juniyah

Jounieh is a coastal city in Keserwan District, about 16 km (10 mi) north of Beirut, Lebanon. Since 2017, it has been the capital of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate. Jounieh is known for its seaside resorts and bustling nightlife, as well as its old stone souk, ferry port, paragliding site and gondola lift, which takes passengers up the mountain to the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa.

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#12,153 (2011)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2023
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#12153
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Juniyah

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

Jounieh is a coastal city in Keserwan District, about 16 km (10 mi) north of Beirut, Lebanon. Since 2017, it has been the capital of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate. Jounieh is known for its seaside resorts and bustling nightlife, as well as its old stone souk, ferry port, paragliding site and gondola lift, which takes passengers up the mountain to the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa.

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Origin & history
Casino du Liban Paragliding over the Jounieh Bay The history of Jounieh goes back to the time of the Phoenicians . The town was an important trading center along the Lebanon coastline. In those days the port was an important one during winter, as it served as a safe spot for ships sailing north to Byblos . This gave the place the name of the name of "Palaebyblus" that means 'Before Byblos”. In his geographic description the Greek historian Strabo mentions this town. The reason few remains can be seen today is due to the fact that during the Roman and Byzantine period, many buildings and struct

The Story of Juniyah

Juniyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 8 Juniyahs were born — ranking #12,153 that year. As of 2026, Juniyah ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Juniyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Juniyah

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Juniyah

What does the name Juniyah mean?
Jounieh is a coastal city in Keserwan District, about 16 km (10 mi) north of Beirut, Lebanon. Since 2017, it has been the capital of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate. Jounieh is known for its seaside resorts and bustling nightlife, as well as its old stone souk, ferry port, paragliding site and gondola lift, which takes passengers up the mountain to the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa.
How popular is Juniyah in 2026?
In 2026, Juniyah ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Juniyah most popular?
Juniyah reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #12,153 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Juniyah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Juniyah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Juniyah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Juniyah include Pele, Libya, Liezel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Juniyah

Juniyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Juniyah's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #12,153. Use the chart and map above to compare Juniyah'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.