GirlSanskrit origin

Janaki: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means daughter of the earth, another name for the goddess Sita.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Current rank
#12572
Peak
#7010 in 1981

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1978: #1035819781980: #848919802010: #1408220102015: #1754920152020: #125722020#1#17549

What Janaki Means

Janaki is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means daughter of the earth, another name for the goddess Sita.

How Popular Janaki Is

Janaki currently ranks #12572 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7010 in 1981. It is rising.

Good to Know About Janaki

  • Janaki has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Janaki is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Janaki

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Janaki

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Janaki.

Questions About Janaki

What does Janaki mean?

Janaki is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means daughter of the earth, another name for the goddess Sita.

How popular is Janaki?

Janaki currently ranks #12572 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7010 in 1981. It is rising.

Where does Janaki come from?

Janaki comes from Sanskrit roots. Janaki has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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