Janiqua
A feminine name of Swahili origin meaning "rich, prosperous."
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Janiqua. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janiqua today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janiqua births was 1992 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janiqua. 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
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1992
47 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2002 SSA rank
#14,327
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Janiqua: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janiqua from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 266 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janiqua 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 Janiqua during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janiquas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Janiqua, while Virginia, Texas, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janiqua
The given name Janiqua is believed to be a modern, invented name that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin. There are no records of it being derived from an ancient language or having roots in any particular ethnic group or region.
Despite its lack of historical context, the name Janiqua has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain parts of the United States. However, it remains relatively uncommon and there are no widely recognized famous individuals throughout history who have borne this name.
As an invented name, Janiqua does not appear to have any specific meanings or etymological roots. It is possible that the name was created by combining elements from other existing names or words, but its exact inspiration and derivation remain unclear.
While the name Janiqua may not have a rich historical background, it is a unique and distinctive name that has been embraced by some parents in modern times. However, due to its novelty, there is little in the way of documented historical references, ancient texts, or notable figures from the past associated with this name.
In summary, Janiqua is a modern, invented name that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, and there are no significant historical references or famous individuals from the past who have borne this name. Its popularity and usage remain relatively limited, and its meaning and inspiration are uncertain.
People
Janiqua + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janiqua 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
Janiqua: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janiqua?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janiqua 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Janiqua a common name?
We classify Janiqua as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 361 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janiqua most popular?
The single biggest year for Janiqua was 1992, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janiqua is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Janiqua a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janiqua 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.