Rising since 1997, #2,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Jannat since 1997
Babies named Jannat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 772 |
| 2020s | 499 |
Meaning & origin
Jannat, an Arabic name meaning 'paradise,' has been steadily rising in U.S. usage since its first recorded appearance in 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, and by 2025 it ranked 2458, with an incidence of 1 in 22,323 births. The name is most common in New York, Michigan, and California, reflecting its appeal among Muslim American families. Its spiritual significance and melodic sound continue to attract parents seeking a name with deep cultural and religious roots.
Jannat is the Arabic word for 'garden' or 'paradise,' directly referring to the concept of Paradise (Jannah) in Islam. It is a feminine given name used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and among Arabic-speaking communities. The name has been in use for centuries but gained broader visibility in the West through diaspora communities.
Where Jannat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jannat” around the world
Where Jannat lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Janna, Jani, Janny
Sibling names for Jannat
Names that share Jannat's style, for a brother or sister.
