Janath
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "heaven" or "paradise".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Janath. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janath today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janath births was 1942 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janath. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Janath is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Janaths were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Janath. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1942
6 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1943 SSA rank
#4,968
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Janath: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Janath 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 Janath during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Janath
The name Janath originates from the Sanskrit language, which was the primary language of ancient India and the liturgical language of Hinduism and Buddhism. The name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, deriving from the Sanskrit word "janatha," which means "birth" or "origin."
In Hindu mythology, Janath is considered a minor deity associated with fertility and childbirth. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is often invoked during rituals and ceremonies related to pregnancy and childbirth.
The earliest recorded use of the name Janath can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in northern India between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. One of the notable historical figures bearing this name was Janath Gupta, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of Chandragupta II, one of the greatest emperors of the Gupta dynasty (375-415 CE).
In the 7th century CE, the name Janath gained popularity among the Buddhist communities in Southeast Asia, particularly in the regions of modern-day Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. During this period, several Buddhist monks and scholars were known by the name Janath, including Janath Thera, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar from the Khmer Empire (802-1431 CE).
Another prominent figure with the name Janath was Janath Khan, a influential military leader and governor of the Mughal Empire in India during the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Deccan region and the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Shah Jahan (1592-1666 CE).
In more recent history, Janath Kacheri (1901-1980) was a renowned Indian poet and writer from Kerala, known for his contributions to Malayalam literature. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1967 for his literary achievements.
Janath Tennakoon (1909-1977) was a prominent Sri Lankan politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) from 1960 to 1965. He played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy and strengthening its ties with neighboring nations.
People
Janath + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janath 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
Janath: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janath?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janath 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Janath a common name?
We classify Janath as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janath most popular?
The single biggest year for Janath was 1942, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janath is about 93 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Janath in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janath a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janath 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.
Is Janath still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janath in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Janath can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Janath?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.