Total births
740
Girls' name · since 1972
Janira
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 740 babies named Janira, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 740
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Janira sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 740 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Janira recorded 740 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 2023.
- 740 total births
- 1972–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
740 girls have been named Janira since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 740
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Janira was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
30 babies were named Janira in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Janira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janira's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janira at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Janira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2023
- Peak year (1988)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Janira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janira's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Janira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
223 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s
2000s
158 births
- 2010s 50
2010s
50 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 223 births (30% of all-time use).
How Janira 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 Janira's total volume
Janira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Janira by state
Where Janira concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 130 | 17.6% |
| #2 | California | | 75 | 10.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Janira's total US births 17.6%
Even split
130 of 740 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janira? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 740 babies named Janira. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 30 births.
When was Janira most popular? ▼
Janira was most popular in the 1980s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Janira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janira are New York (130 births), California (75 births), New Jersey (11 births).
How long has the name Janira been used? ▼
Records for Janira go back to 1972, giving 52 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Janira? ▼
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 Janira's data
- Janira's decade-level peak was the 1980s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Janiras (130 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 Janira
Nearby Names Like Janira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janira
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Janice Girl
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Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
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Compare Janira side by side: Janira vs Janet Janira vs Janice Janira 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, 1972–2023 (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. "Janira: Baby Name Since 1972 - 740 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janira. 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 Janira 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.