Janki

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Pronounced JAHN-kee /ˈdʒɑːn.ki/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Janaki (Janki), an epithet of Sita, 'daughter of King Janaka' -- a revered figure in the Ramayana. A name of deep Hindu tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of deep tradition: Janki is an epithet of Sita, 'daughter of King Janaka' (said 'JAHN-kee'). Storied and gracious.

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Janaki (Janki), an epithet of Sita, 'daughter of King Janaka' -- a revered figure in the Ramayana. A name of deep Hindu tradition.

U.S. rank (2023)#16182 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 259

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

Janki draws on the Sanskrit Janaki, 'daughter of King Janaka,' an epithet of Sita in the Ramayana. It carries deep Hindu tradition and grace -- extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'JAHN-kee').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data, mostly in Indian families. Rare, storied, and gracious.

Did you know? Janki comes from the Sanskrit Janaki, an epithet of Sita ('daughter of King Janaka') -- a revered figure in the Ramayana (said 'JAHN-kee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Janki — Sanskrit Janaki; epithet of Sita

Variations

JanakiJankieJaanki

Nicknames

JanKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janki mean?

Janki is from the Sanskrit Janaki, an epithet of Sita, 'daughter of King Janaka.'

How do you pronounce Janki?

It's said JAHN-kee /ˈdʒɑːn.ki/ -- 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janki a boy or girl name?

Janki is a girl's name.

How popular is Janki?

Janki is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.