Janiya is a modern American name, a "modern blend" of the Jan- opening of Janae and Janelle with the -iya ending of Aniya and Zaniyah; it has no traditional meaning. It was especially popular with African-American families in the 2000s. Janiya ranked number 955 in 2000, peaked at number 362 in 2008 and has since left the top 1000, standing at number 1967 in 2025.