Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Janki since 1988
Babies named Janki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Janki entered U.S. records in 1988 and peaked in popularity in 1995, though it has remained rare. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborn girls named Janki. The trajectory has been stable, indicating a consistent but low level of use. The name does not appear concentrated in any particular state, suggesting broad but sparse adoption across the country. As a variant of Janaki, it carries religious and cultural significance for Hindu families, connecting to the goddess Sita. Its modern usage in the United States reflects the Indian diaspora's desire to honor tradition while adapting to a new cultural context.
Janki is likely a variant or contracted form of Janaki, a Sanskrit name meaning 'daughter of Janaka'. In Hindu tradition, Janaka was the king of Mithila and father of Sita, the consort of Rama. The name Janaki is used as an epithet for Sita, and Janki appears as a modern alternative spelling, particularly in Indian communities. The name has been recorded in the United States since the late 1980s, reflecting the diaspora of Indian families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Jani
Variants: Janaki
Sibling names for Janki
Names that share Janki's style, for a brother or sister.
