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Jannah

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Pronounced JAN-uh /ˈdʒæn.ə/Low

Meaning: from the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradise in IslamLow

In 30 seconds: Jannah is the Arabic word for 'garden' or 'paradise', the heavenly garden described in Islam.
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Origin LowArabic
Meaningfrom the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradise in Islam
U.S. rank (2024)#1509 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births143 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419702024

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

History & Origin

The name is the Arabic 'jannah', meaning a garden and, by extension, the paradise promised in Islamic belief. It carries that image directly: lush, green, and serene. As a given name it lets parents name a daughter for that ideal of beauty and peace.

The double 'n' and soft trailing 'h' give it a gentle, breathy close. Its meaning is rooted firmly in Arabic religious vocabulary, so the word is widely understood across the Muslim world.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jannah is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Jannah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jannah mean?

Jannah is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Jannah?

It's commonly said JAN-uh /ˈdʒæn.ə/.

Is Jannah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jannah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jannah?

In 2024, Jannah ranked #1509 in the U.S. for girls, with 143 births recorded.