Janeesa
An Arabic feminine name meaning "garden in paradise".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Janeesa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janeesa today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janeesa births was 1993 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janeesa. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Janeesa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1993
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,472
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Janeesa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janeesa from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 30 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janeesa 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 Janeesa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janeesa
The name Janeesa is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture, deriving from the name Janees or Janees-a, which means 'to be born' or 'new life'. This name carries connotations of freshness, vitality, and new beginnings.
In the early Islamic era, the name Janeesa was occasionally mentioned in historical records and writings, though its usage was not widespread. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 9th-century manuscript from Persia, where a woman named Janeesa is mentioned as a skilled calligrapher and poet.
The name gained some popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in regions influenced by Arabic culture and language. A notable figure from this period was Janeesa al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Islamic philosopher and mathematician from the Iberian Peninsula, who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
During the Renaissance era, the name Janeesa appeared sporadically in various European regions, though its usage was still relatively uncommon. One notable bearer of the name was Janeesa Boccaccio, an Italian painter and miniaturist active in the 15th century, renowned for her intricate illuminated manuscripts.
In the 18th century, Janeesa Montagu, an English author and feminist, gained recognition for her influential writings on women's rights and education. She was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of her time and played a significant role in shaping the conversation around gender equality.
Another notable figure was Janeesa al-Qahtani, a 19th-century Arabian poet and scholar from the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, and she was regarded as one of the most influential literary voices of her era.
While the name Janeesa has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has varied across different regions and cultures. It continues to be a name of cultural significance, carrying with it a rich tapestry of meaning and heritage.
People
Janeesa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janeesa 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
Janeesa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janeesa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janeesa 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Janeesa a common name?
We classify Janeesa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janeesa most popular?
The single biggest year for Janeesa was 1993, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janeesa is about 26 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 Janeesa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janeesa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janeesa 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 Janeesa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janeesa 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 Janeesa 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 common is the name Janeesa?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Janeesa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.