Janith

“Janith is often considered a modern creation, merging names like Jan and Judith”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1793US 2023

407Births / yr

→Stable

631All-time births

📅 Since 191300

How to pronounce Janith

YAH·nee·TEE·AYCH

/ˈjɑ.niː.ˈtiː.ˈeɪtʃ/ · stress on YAH · 4 syllables

“Janith is often considered a modern creation, merging names like Jan and Judith”

American origin · Girl name

What does Janith mean and where does it come from?

Janith is often considered a modern creation, merging names like Jan and Judith. It gained some popularity in the late 20th century and is used primarily in English-speaking countries. In some contexts, Janith is considered to have connections to Hebrew origins, emphasizing a sense of divine grace.

Cultural significance

Janith has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.

Peak popularity

Reached #1363 in 1942 — currently #1793 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Janith?

Janith works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Janith Grace

How popular is Janith right now?

Holding steady — currently #1793 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1925–2023#1793 · Top 1.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1793	407	▲ up 5 · +5% births
2022	#1798	387	▲ up 5 · +8% births
2021	#1803	357	▲ up 3614 · +5000% births
1965	#5417	7	▲ up 446 · +17% births
1960	#5863	6	▼ down 1349 · -25% births
1955	#4514	8	▼ down 2292 · -60% births
1950	#2222	20	▼ down 612 · -26% births
1945	#1610	27	▼ down 28 · +8% births
1940	#1582	25	▲ up 322 · +39% births
1935	#1904	18	▲ up 1961 · +157% births
1930	#3865	7	▼ down 1398 · -53% births
1925	#2467	15	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Janith

Best Year1940Rank #1582

Peak Count407

Average Rank#2903

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1925 - 202312 years

The story of Janith

Janith entered American naming records in 1913 and has been in use for over 111 years. With 631 total births recorded, Janith remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #2467 in 1925 to #1793 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Janith in 1942:

Mary Barbara Patricia Linda Carol

Janith by decade

Janith peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	6
1920s	50
1930s	137
1940s ★	257
1950s	132
1960s	49

💎Janith has only 631 total recorded births since 1913 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Janith?

Common

JanJanieJanyAnith

What names sound and feel like Janith?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Janith also consider these

Janyth

American · Creative and inventive

Janeth

American · God is gracious

Jenith

American · English

Janath

India · Heaven, Paradise

Tanith

Lebanon · Goddess of love

Cenith

American · A beloved name

Jadeth

American · A variation of

Jaquith

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Common questions about the name Janith

What does the name Janith mean?

Janith means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Janith?

Janith is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Janith?

Janith originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Janith?

Janith is a four-syllable name pronounced Y AA1 N IY0 T IY1 EY1 CH. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Janith?

Janith pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.