UK girl's name
Janaiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "heaven sent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Janaiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Janaiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Janaiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Janaiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Janaiah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Janaiah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Janaiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Janaiah mean?
The name Janaiah is a Hebrew name that originated in ancient Israel. It is a combination of two Hebrew words: "Yah," which is a shortened form of the name of God, and "nah," which means "rest" or "comfort." Thus, the name Janaiah can be interpreted to mean "God is my rest" or "God is my comfort."
The earliest recorded use of the name Janaiah dates back to the biblical period. In the Book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 7, the name "Janaiah" is mentioned as one of the Levites who helped to explain the law to the people after the return from the Babylonian exile.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Janaiah. One of the earliest was Janaiah ben Jehoiada, a high priest who lived in the 5th century BCE during the Persian period. He is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who helped to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Another notable figure was Janaiah ben Shemaiah, a scribe who lived in the 4th century BCE during the time of Nehemiah. He is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one of those who helped to record the names of the Levites and priests who returned from the Babylonian exile.
In the 1st century CE, there was a Jewish scholar named Janaiah ben Uzziel, who is said to have been a disciple of the famous Rabbi Hillel the Elder. He is mentioned in the Talmud as having been knowledgeable in the interpretation of the Torah.
During the Middle Ages, there was a Jewish philosopher and poet named Janaiah al-Kahir, who lived in Spain in the 11th century CE. He is known for his work on the philosophy of language and his commentary on the Book of Job.
In more recent times, there was a Dutch artist named Janaiah Katsur, who lived in the 20th century and was known for her abstract paintings and sculptures.
While the name Janaiah has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and time periods throughout history. Its meaning of "God is my rest" or "God is my comfort" has likely resonated with many who have borne this name over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Janaiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Janaiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Janaiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Janaiah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Janaiah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Janaiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Janaiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Janaiah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "heaven sent".
How many people are called Janaiah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Janaiah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.