Janasia
A feminine name derived from Jane and Asia, meaning "God's gracious gift from Asia".
Name Census estimates that about 1,170 living Americans carry the first name Janasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janasia today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janasia births was 2005 (93 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janasia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 292,952 Americans
Peak year
2005
93 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,586
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Janasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janasia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 671 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janasia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Janasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janasias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. North Carolina, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Janasia, while Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janasia
The given name Janasia is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a combination of the more traditional names Jana and Asia, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
The name Jana is derived from the Sanskrit word "jana," meaning "people" or "birth." It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. In Slavic languages, Jana is a diminutive form of the name Johanna or Janna, which ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."
On the other hand, Asia is a feminine name derived from the name of the continent of Asia. It has been used as a given name in various cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Persian civilizations. The name Asia is believed to have originated from the Assyrian word "asu," meaning "east" or "sunrise."
While the combination of these two names, Janasia, does not seem to have any specific historical or cultural significance, it is possible that it was created by blending the two names to create a unique and modern-sounding name.
In terms of historical references or famous individuals bearing the name Janasia, there are few notable examples due to the relatively recent emergence of this name. However, here are a few individuals who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Janasia Leigh (birth year unknown) is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the pop and R&B genres.
2. Janasia Mariah (born in 2001) is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and commercials.
3. Janasia Williams (birth year unknown) is an American basketball player who has competed in collegiate and semi-professional leagues.
4. Janasia Caldwell (birth year unknown) is an American visual artist and painter whose work has been exhibited in various galleries.
5. Janasia Robinson (born in 1998) is an American track and field athlete who has competed in sprinting events at the collegiate level.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Janasia, there may be limited historical records or notable figures associated with it. As time passes and the name becomes more widely used, it is likely that more individuals bearing this name will contribute to its historical significance and cultural relevance.
People
Janasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janasia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 292,952 US residents.
Is Janasia a common name?
We classify Janasia as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Janasia was 2005, when 93 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janasia is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Janasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janasia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.