Janah

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Pronounced JAH-nah /ˈdʒɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic jannah, 'paradise; garden' - the heavenly garden of the afterlife. A serene, faith-rooted name; noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Arabic name: Janah means 'paradise; garden' (said 'JAH-nah'). Peaceful and faith-rooted.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic jannah, 'paradise; garden' - the heavenly garden of the afterlife. A serene, faith-rooted name; noted with respect.

U.S. rank (2023)#11601 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 346

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janah is from the Arabic jannah, 'paradise; garden,' the heavenly garden. It reads serene and faith-rooted; we note its sacred sense with respect - rare in the U.S. (said 'JAH-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Janah comes from the Arabic jannah, 'paradise; garden' - the heavenly garden of the afterlife - a serene, faith-rooted name, noted with respect (said 'JAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Janah — Arabic jannah; 'paradise; garden'

Variations

JannahJannaJenah

Nicknames

JanaNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janah mean?

Janah is from the Arabic jannah, 'paradise; garden' - the heavenly garden. We note its sacred sense with respect.

How do you pronounce Janah?

It's said JAH-nah /ˈdʒɑː.nə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janah a boy or girl name?

Janah is a girl's name.

How popular is Janah?

Janah is a rare name in the U.S.