Janith
A gender-neutral name of Indian origin meaning "victory" or "born of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 273 living Americans carry the first name Janith. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janith today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janith births was 1942 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janith. 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 Janith is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Janiths were born before 1960.
People living today
273
~ 1 in 1,255,510 Americans
Peak year
1942
36 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1968 SSA rank
#7,442
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Janith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janith from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 257 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janith 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 Janith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janiths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Michigan, New York recorded the most babies named Janith, while Illinois, New York, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janith
The name Janith is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "janita," which means "born" or "produced." The name Janith is thought to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to names with similar roots, suggesting that Janith may have been used as a name during the Vedic period. However, the earliest recorded use of the name Janith itself is not well documented.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Janith was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of present-day Bihar, India. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates are not well documented, but his works played a significant role in preserving and promoting Sanskrit literature during his time.
Another notable individual with the name Janith was a Brahmin philosopher and teacher who lived in the 12th century CE in the southern part of India. He is credited with writing several treatises on Hindu philosophy and religion, which were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the era.
In the 16th century, there was a Janith who was a renowned musician and composer in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is said to have contributed significantly to the development of Hindustani classical music during that period.
During the 19th century, a Janith was a prominent social reformer and educator in the state of Maharashtra, India. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and advocating for women's education, which was a progressive move at the time.
Another notable figure with the name Janith was a freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.
While the name Janith has its roots in ancient India, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over time, with each culture likely ascribing its own interpretations and meanings to the name.
People
Janith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janith 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
Janith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 273 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janith 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 1,255,510 US residents.
Is Janith a common name?
We classify Janith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 631 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janith most popular?
The single biggest year for Janith was 1942, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janith is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Janith a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janith 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.