Total births
179
Girls' name · since 1992
Jahnay
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 179 babies named Jahnay, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 179
- total births
- 1992–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Jahnay sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 179 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Jahnay recorded 179 times among girls since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1992 to 2011.
- 179 total births
- 1992–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
179 girls have been named Jahnay since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 179
- total births
- 1992–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Jahnay was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jahnay in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Jahnay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahnay splits its recorded history at 2002: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahnay at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Jahnay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2011
- Peak year (1994)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Jahnay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahnay's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Jahnay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 96 births (54% of all-time use).
Jahnay by state
Where Jahnay concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 18 | 10.1% |
New York share of Jahnay's total US births 10.1%
18 of 179 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahnay? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 179 babies named Jahnay. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 19 births.
When was Jahnay most popular? ▼
Jahnay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Jahnay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahnay are New York (18 births).
How long has the name Jahnay been used? ▼
Records for Jahnay go back to 1992, giving 20 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Jahnay? ▼
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 Jahnay's data
- Jahnay's decade-level peak was the 2000s (96 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jahnays (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jahnay
Nearby Names Like Jahnay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahnay
Jahzara Girl
#2361 2,050 births
Jahaira Girl
#8561 1,515 births
Jahniya Girl
#8688 571 births
Jahnae Girl
#9211 502 births
Jahnavi Girl
#7476 489 births
Compare Jahnay side by side: Jahnay vs Jahzara Jahnay vs Jahaira Jahnay vs Jahniya
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2011 (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. "Jahnay: Baby Name Since 1992 - 179 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahnay. 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 Jahnay 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 July 2026.