Total births
361
Girls' name · since 1981
Janiqua
361 babies named Janiqua in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 361
- total births
- 1981–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
361 girls have been named Janiqua since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Janiqua recorded 361 times among girls since 1981, 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 1981 to 2002.
- 361 total births
- 1981–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
361 girls have been named Janiqua since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 361
- total births
- 1981–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Janiqua was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
47 babies were named Janiqua in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Janiqua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janiqua splits its recorded history at 1992: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janiqua at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Janiqua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2002
- Peak year (1992)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Janiqua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janiqua's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Janiqua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s
1990s
266 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 266 births (74% of all-time use).
Janiqua by state
Where Janiqua concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 29 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Janiqua's total US births 8.0%
Even split
29 of 361 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janiqua? ▼
Janiqua has been given to 361 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 47 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Janiqua most popular? ▼
Janiqua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Janiqua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janiqua are New York (29 births), Ohio (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Janiqua been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janiqua since 1981 -- 22 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Janiqua? ▼
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 Janiqua's data
- Janiqua's decade-level peak was the 1990s (266 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Janiquas (29 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 Janiqua
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janiqua
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Compare Janiqua side by side: Janiqua vs Janet Janiqua vs Janice Janiqua 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, 1981–2002 (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. "Janiqua: Baby Name Since 1981 - 361 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janiqua. 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 Janiqua 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.