Janaki
Janaki is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,063 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Janaki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 189 babies have been named Janaki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janaki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,063 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,063
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Janaki
Janaki is a girl name .
Janaki is currently ranked #22,063 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janaki include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janaki include Jana, Janae, Janai, Janaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis