Total births
955
Girls' name · since 1976
Janaye
Janaye has 955 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 955
- total births
- 1976–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Janaye sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 955 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Janaye recorded 955 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2022.
- 955 total births
- 1976–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
955 girls have been named Janaye since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 955
- total births
- 1976–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Janaye was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
48 babies were named Janaye in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Janaye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janaye's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janaye at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Janaye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2022
- Peak year (1990)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Janaye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janaye's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Janaye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
158 births
- 1990s
1990s
365 births
- 2000s
2000s
255 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 365 births (38% of all-time use).
How Janaye compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Janaye's total volume
Janaye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Janaye by state
Where Janaye concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 75 | 7.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
California share of Janaye's total US births 7.9%
Even split
75 of 955 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janaye? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 955 babies named Janaye. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 48 births.
When was Janaye most popular? ▼
Janaye was most popular in the 1990s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Janaye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janaye are California (75 births), New York (20 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Janaye been used? ▼
Records for Janaye go back to 1976, giving 47 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Janaye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Janet, Janice, Jane, Janie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Janaye's data
- Janaye's decade-level peak was the 1990s (365 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Janayes (75 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 Janaye
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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, 1976–2022 (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. "Janaye: Baby Name Since 1976 - 955 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janaye. 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 Janaye 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.