Total births
785
Girls' name · since 1972
Janika
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 785 babies named Janika, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 785
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
785 girls have been named Janika since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Janika recorded 785 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 785 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
785 girls have been named Janika since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2025.
- 785
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Janika was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
38 babies were named Janika in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Janika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janika splits its recorded history at 1994: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2014 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janika at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Janika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Janika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janika's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Janika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
123 births
- 1980s
1980s
264 births
- 1990s
1990s
247 births
- 2000s 96
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 264 births (34% of all-time use).
How Janika 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 Janika's total volume
Janika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Janika by state
Where Janika concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Janika's total US births 1.5%
Even split
12 of 785 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janika? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 785 babies named Janika. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 38 births.
When was Janika most popular? ▼
Janika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Janika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janika are New York (12 births), Georgia (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Janika been used? ▼
Records for Janika go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Janika? ▼
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 Janika's data
- Janika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (264 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Janikas (12 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 Janika
Nearby Names Like Janika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janika
Janet Girl
#2435 556,776 births
Janice Girl
#2250 406,448 births
Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
Compare Janika side by side: Janika vs Janet Janika vs Janice Janika vs Jane
Related Names
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Janika: Baby Name Since 1972 - 785 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janika. 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 Janika 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.