Total births
1,659
Unisex name · since 1943
Jani
Jani has 1,659 recorded births since 1943 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7316
- among girls today
- 1,659
- born since 1943
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Jani currently ranks #7316 among unisex names in America, with 1,659 babies recorded since 1943.
Social Security Administration records show Jani recorded 1,659 times among girls since 1943, holding rank #7316 nationally today, ahead of 59% of girls, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2025.
- #7316 among girls today
- 1,659 born since 1943
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jani is currently the #7316 unisex name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 1,659 born since 1943, peaking in the 1960s.
- #7316
- among girls today
- 1,659
- born since 1943
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Jani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7316
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Jani was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
71 babies were named Jani in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
How Jani compares
1,659 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Jani's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,659 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jani splits its recorded history at 1984: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2015 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 71 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1960
Current rank
#7,316
Active since
1943
Jani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2025
- Peak year (1960)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Jani popularity over time - boys
84 total births recorded since 1997 (Jani as boys' name)
Jani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jani's strongest decade.
370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Jani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
298 births
- 1960s
1960s
370 births
- 1970s
1970s
207 births
- 1980s 134
1980s
134 births
- 1990s
1990s
180 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s 119
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 71
2020s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 370 births (22% of all-time use).
How Jani 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 Jani's total volume
Jani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jani by state
Where Jani concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 3.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 19 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Jani's total US births 3.6%
Even split
59 of 1,659 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jani? ▼
1,659 babies have been named Jani since 1943. It currently ranks #7316 among girls. The peak year was 1960 with 71 births.
When was Jani most popular? ▼
Jani was most popular in the 1960s decade with 370 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Jani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jani are California (59 births), New York (19 births), Ohio (16 births).
Is Jani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,659 births, and as a boy's name it has 84 births.
How long has the name Jani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jani since 1943 -- 83 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jani? ▼
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 Jani's data
- Jani's decade-level peak was the 1960s (370 total births); usage has since declined to 71 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Janis (59 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 Jani
Nearby Names Like Jani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jani
Janet Girl
#2435 556,776 births
Janice Girl
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Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jani
Jackelyn #7315
3,896 births · Peak 2000
Shayne #7317
2,960 births · Peak 2008
Loni #7314
3,770 births · Peak 1980
Lindley #7318
1,000 births · Peak 1988
Risa #7313
4,177 births · Peak 1962
Melony #7319
4,459 births · Peak 1974
Tamera #7312
14,282 births · Peak 1959
Kelli #7320
74,891 births · Peak 1970
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, 1943–2025 (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. "Jani: #7316 Unisex Name - 1,659 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jani. 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 Jani 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.