Declining since 2017, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Janoah since 1999
Babies named Janoah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Janoah entered U.S. naming records in 1999, a late arrival compared to most biblical names. It peaked in 2018 at rank 5,208, where it was given to roughly 1 in 94,893 babies, but has since declined in use, aligning with a trajectory starting in 2017. The name's origins are unclear; it may echo the Old Testament place name Janoah, but its modern spelling and timing suggest an invented form. No top states are associated with Janoah, and its lack of historical bearers limits cultural resonance. For parents seeking a rare, phonetically smooth name with a familiar sound, Janoah offers a distinctive alternative to the enduringly popular Noah.
Janoah first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, suggesting a recent coinage. It may be a variant of the biblical place name Janoah (Hebrew יָנוֹחַ), a town in the territory of Ephraim, but the modern use likely arises from combining the popular biblical name Noah with the prefix Jan- (as in Janet or Janice). The name remains rare, with no clear historical tradition outside its American usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noah, Jano, Jay
Sibling names for Janoah
Names that share Janoah's style, for a brother or sister.
