Declining since 2005, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jania since 1952
Babies named Jania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 397 |
| 2000s | 1,570 |
| 2010s | 490 |
| 2020s | 278 |
Meaning & origin
Jania is a name of uncertain origin that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1952, it saw a gradual rise in usage before reaching its peak rank in 2005. Since then, its popularity has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 5917, with approximately 1 in 80363 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not been recorded among the top baby names in any specific state, indicating a relatively even but low level of use across the country. While its exact etymology is unclear, Jania fits a pattern of modern feminine names ending in 'ia' that have become popular in recent decades. Its sound and style appeal to parents looking for a name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
Jania may have multiple origins. It could be a modern English coinage blending elements of names like Jana or Janice with a fashionable -ia suffix. Alternatively, it is a Polish surname used as a given name, or a feminine form of Janius, a Latin family name. As a given name, it gained traction in the United States in the mid-20th century, with its peak popularity in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Jani, Nia
Sibling names for Jania
Names that share Jania's style, for a brother or sister.
