Janiya vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janiya

Girl #1,779 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Jana)

Cultural Roots

African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,779
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jani, Niya, Jan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Janiya Rank #1,779
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1779 for Janiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janiya ___

  • Janiya Grace
  • Janiya Marie
  • Janiya Rose
  • Janiya Nicole
  • Janiya Faith
  • Janiya Renee

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janiya

Aaliyah Destiny Malik Jordan Amara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janiya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Janiya at #1779 in the United States.

What do Janiya and Theodore mean?

Janiya means "God is gracious, gift of God" (Hebrew (via Jana) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Janiya and Theodore boy or girl names?

Janiya is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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