Janya

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Pronounced JAHN-yah /ˈdʒɑn.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinage); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Life; born; a daughter: Janya is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'JAHN-yah').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinage); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6961 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,374

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

Janya comes from the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinage; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'JAHN-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and African-American families. Rare, life-and-born at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Janya is variously 'life; born; a daughter' in Sanskrit (and read as a modern -anya coinage) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAHN-yah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Janya — Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

JaniyaJaanyaJanija

Nicknames

Jan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janya mean?

Janya is Sanskrit, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also a modern -anya coinage); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Janya?

It's said JAHN-yah /dn.j/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janya a boy or girl name?

Janya is a girl's name.

How popular is Janya?

Janya is a very rare name in the U.S.