Total births
489
Girls' name · since 1998
Jahnavi
Jahnavi has 489 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7476
- among girls today
- 489
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
489 babies have been named Jahnavi since 1998, making it today's #7476 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jahnavi recorded 489 times among girls since 1998, holding rank #7476 nationally today, ahead of 58% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #7476 among girls today
- 489 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahnavi is currently the #7476 girls' name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 489 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7476
- among girls today
- 489
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Jahnavi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7476
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Jahnavi was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
29 babies were named Jahnavi in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahnavi compares
489 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jahnavi's all-time total is 28% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahnavi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 489 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jahnavi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jahnavi's full recorded timeline at 2012, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jahnavi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,476
Active since
1998
Jahnavi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Jahnavi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahnavi's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Jahnavi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s
2010s
192 births
- 2020s
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 197 births (40% of all-time use).
Jahnavi by state
Where Jahnavi concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 6.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Jahnavi's total US births 6.1%
Even split
30 of 489 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahnavi? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 489 babies named Jahnavi. Today it holds rank #7476 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 29 births.
When was Jahnavi most popular? ▼
Jahnavi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jahnavi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahnavi are California (30 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Jahnavi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jahnavi since 1998 -- 28 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jahnavi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jahzara, Jahaira, Jahniya, Jahnae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jahnavi's data
- Jahnavi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (197 total births) through the 2020s (81) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jahnavis (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahnavi
Nearby Names Like Jahnavi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahnavi
Jahzara Girl
#2361 2,050 births
Jahaira Girl
#8561 1,515 births
Jahniya Girl
#8688 571 births
Jahnae Girl
#9211 502 births
Jahna Girl
#13751 451 births
Compare Jahnavi side by side: Jahnavi vs Jahzara Jahnavi vs Jahaira Jahnavi vs Jahniya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jahnavi
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahnavi: #7476 Girls' Name - 489 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahnavi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahnavi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.