Total births
249
Girls' name · since 1974
Janeka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 249 babies named Janeka, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 249
- total births
- 1974–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Janeka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 249 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janeka has been recorded 249 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2001.
- 249 total births
- 1974–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
249 girls have been named Janeka since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 249
- total births
- 1974–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Janeka was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
20 babies were named Janeka in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Janeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janeka splits its recorded history at 1989: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janeka at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Janeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Janeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janeka's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Janeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 108 births (43% of all-time use).
Janeka by state
Where Janeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 2.0% |
Tennessee share of Janeka's total US births 2.0%
5 of 249 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janeka? ▼
249 babies have been named Janeka since 1974. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1991 with 20 births.
When was Janeka most popular? ▼
Janeka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Janeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janeka are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Janeka been used? ▼
Records for Janeka go back to 1974, giving 28 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Janeka? ▼
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 Janeka's data
- Janeka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Janekas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Janeka
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janeka
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Compare Janeka side by side: Janeka vs Janet Janeka vs Janice Janeka vs Jane
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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, 1974–2001 (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. "Janeka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 249 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janeka. 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 Janeka 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.