Jania

Jania is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 girls in the United States.

Jania at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jania

Jania belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jania first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1186 in 2005, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 2,999 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jania in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#1186 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Jania in 2024
42
Total since 1880
2,999

Jania in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Jania in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jania mean?

The meaning of Jania is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jania a boy or girl name?

Jania is a girl name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jania?

Jania comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jania?

Jania first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #1186 in 2005, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].