Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1988
Janil
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Janil, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1988–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
41 girls have been named Janil since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Janil recorded 41 times among girls since 1988, 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 1988 to 1999.
- 41 total births
- 1988–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Janil since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 41
- total births
- 1988–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Janil was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
9 babies were named Janil in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Janil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janil splits its recorded history at 1993: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janil at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Janil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1999
- Peak year (1988)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Janil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janil's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Janil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 9
1980s
9 births
- 1990s
1990s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 32 births (78% of all-time use).
Janil by state
Where Janil concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 12.2% |
New York share of Janil's total US births 12.2%
5 of 41 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janil? ▼
41 babies have been named Janil since 1988. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1988 with 9 births.
When was Janil most popular? ▼
Janil was most popular in the 1990s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Janil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janil are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Janil been used? ▼
Janil has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 12 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Janil? ▼
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 Janil's data
- New York records the most Janils (5 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 Janil
Nearby Names Like Janil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janil
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Janice Girl
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Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
Compare Janil side by side: Janil vs Janet Janil vs Janice Janil 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, 1988–1999 (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. "Janil: Baby Name Since 1988 - 41 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janil. 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 Janil 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.