Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Janiya

Janiyah, Janiya and Janiah are all modern American name inventions especially popular within (but not limited to) the African-American community. Made-up names have become more ubiquitous in the United States, and these Janiyah names are only a few examples. Female names ending with the “-iya(h)” suffix have become especially fashionable in certain circles (Aniyah, Amiyah, Jaliyah, Kaliyah, Maliyah, Samiyah, Saniyah, Taliyah, etc. etc.). When a name is made-up, it essentially has no linguistic root and therefore no meaning. Although one might argue that Janiah is an overly-embellished form of Jane, which is an English female equivalent to John (see the Jane page for more detail).

All About the Baby Name – Janiya

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME JANIYA

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME JANIYA

Janiya is the second most preferred spelling after Janiyah. First appearing on the American female naming charts in 2000, Janiya has done remarkably well (especially during the mid to late 2000s). In more recent years, Janiya has seen drops in popularity. Then again, this fancy Jane name has a ton of competition when you consider all of the other "iya(h)" names from which to choose!

Quick Facts

ON JANIYA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

African-American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

790

PRONUNCIATION:

jah-NYE-ә

SIMPLE MEANING:

No meaning

Characteristics

OF JANIYA

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Janiya

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME JANIYA

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME JANIYA

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Popular Songs

ON JANIYA

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Famous People

NAMED JANIYA

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Children of Famous People

NAMED JANIYA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME JANIYA

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