Janki
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Janki is an Indian name associated with the meaning “daughter of Janaka”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 98.35% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Janki
Janki is a revered and beautiful Indian name, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. It is an alternative name for Sita, the consort of Lord Rama and the epitome of purity, courage, and devotion in the epic Ramayana. The name Janki specifically means "daughter of Janaka," referring to King Janaka of Videha, Sita's foster father. Choosing Janki connects a child to a rich cultural heritage, symbolizing virtues such as strength, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty. It is a name that resonates with deep spiritual and cultural significance in India.
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Gender Usage of the Name Janki
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Janki is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 98.35% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Janki
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Janki is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 16.8M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.85M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.26M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 2.91M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Janki ranked #8,587 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Janki shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,437 in 1997. Its lowest recorded position was #12,477 in 2007. Over the last 18 years (2007–2025) the name rose 3890 places (from #12,477 to #8,587).
Name StyleMethodology
Janki is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1995, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 3.33x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Janki
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Janki features a balanced two-syllable structure with a trochaic stress pattern that ends on a vowel sound. Its long-standing association with Sita from the Ramayana secures its Elegant & Timeless status. The soft jh onset contributes to a sense of traditional refinement.
Middle Names For Janki
Middle names used with JankiMethodology
Janki is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Janki Atulkumar · Janki Keyurkumar · Janki Nihar
Middle name suggestions for JankiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Janki is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Janki Leigh · Janki Lynne · Janki Lynch · Janki Laine · Janki Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Janki
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jing · Jenica · Jennica · View all 53 names
Spelled Like Janki Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Janai · Jani
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Janki in ASL
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