Rising since 2006, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Janat since 2004
Babies named Janat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Janat is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'paradise' or 'garden,' directly derived from the Quranic term for the afterlife. It first entered U.S. records in 2004 and has been gradually rising in use since 2006, reflecting broader trends toward names with spiritual and cross-cultural resonance. Its peak popularity came in 2022, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 7,491 and an incidence of 1 in 114,805 births. The name is most often given in New York, suggesting influence from immigrant communities. Janat's gentle sound and meaningful roots make it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Islamic heritage.
Janat is a direct transliteration of the Arabic word جَنَّة (janna), meaning 'garden' or 'paradise,' specifically referring to the Garden of Eden or the afterlife paradise in Islamic belief. It is a feminine given name used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its spiritual connotations.
Where Janat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Janat” around the world
Where Janat lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jana, Janny
Sibling names for Janat
Names that share Janat's style, for a brother or sister.
