Janeka
girl nameJaneka entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #4052 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#4052
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7298 |
| 1980s | #6082 |
| 1990s | #8937 |
| 2000s | #9524 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Janeka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janeka alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janeka in 2025?
- Janeka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janeka most popular?
- Janeka peaked in 1979, reaching #4052 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janeka with classmates?
- Janeka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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