Janijah is a unique and captivating name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'janīya', which means 'graceful'. This rare and beautiful name has gained attention in recent years for its distinctive sound and elegant meaning. The name Janijah consists of three syllables, with the stress falling on the second syllable: Jah-ni-jah. It offers a lovely alternative to more commonly used names while still being easy to pronounce and remember.
The name Janijah experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2005 and 2006, with the number of births nearly doubling from 14 to 27 during that period. However, it appears that this trend was short-lived as the total births decreased again thereafter. The highest number of births recorded for Janijah was in 2005, while the lowest occurred in 2001 and 2003 with just five births each year. Over the nine-year span from 2001 to 2010, there were a total of 69 babies named Janijah born.