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The baby name Janaki is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dʒəˈnɑːki/; respelling: juh-NAH-kee.

Janaki is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: IPA: /dʒəˈnɑːki/; respelling: juh-NAH-kee

What is the meaning of the name Janaki ?

The baby name Janaki is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dʒəˈnɑːki/; respelling: juh-NAH-kee.

Janaki is Sanskrit in Origin.

Janaki is a feminine Sanskrit name, an epithet of the goddess Sita in the Ramayana. It literally means “daughter of Janaka,” from jan “to be born,” with Janaka the king of Mithila and Sita’s father. Through this sacred link, the name suggests virtue, devotion, and steadfastness, and has long been favored in Hindu communities across India and Nepal, as well as in the diaspora.

Variants include Janki, Jānaki/Jaanaki (transliteration), and the honorific compound Janaki Ammal in South India; nicknames such as Janu or Jaanu also occur. Usage spans many Indian languages and appears in devotional poetry, Carnatic compositions, and temple songs. Notable bearers include botanist E. K. Janaki Ammal and playback singer S. Janaki. Related forms are the masculine Janak/Janaka and the theonym Sita, reflecting the same epic lineage.

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Famous people with the name Janaki

V. N. Janaki Actor · Born 1923 · India Janaki Ramachandran, born Vaikom Narayani Janaki, is best known as an Indian actress and politician who briefly served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu in 1988. She entered office after the death of her husband, M. G. Ramachandran, the iconic actor and political leader. S. Janaki Actor · Born 1938 · India Janaki, also known as S. Janaki, is most famous as one of India’s greatest playback singers, especially in South Indian cinema. Often called the “Nightingale of South India,” she sang beloved songs like "Senthoora Poove," "Singarala Pairullona," and "Kaalai Maalai."

Janaki – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Canada Girls 2023 #273 7 2,824
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
QA Girls 0 #295 22 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
OM Girls 0 #365 32 15,987
KW Girls 0 #384 132 19,177
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
IN Girls 0 #489 144 13,121
AE Girls 0 #493 61 20,968
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
BH 0 #523 31 17,937
SG Girls 0 #543 44 18,916
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #671 27 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
QA Boys 0 #692 16 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
KW Boys 0 #723 47 18,755
MY Girls 0 #793 202 24,821
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
OM Boys 0 #850 32 17,948
SA Girls 0 #855 81 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
IN Boys 0 #939 63 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,046 47 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,420 27 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,561 54 28,008

Janaki is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Ireland
AE
BH
Canada

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People also ask about Janaki

Janaki is predominantly a girl's name.
Janaki is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /dʒəˈnɑːki/; respelling: juh-NAH-kee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Janki, Jānaki, Jaanaki, Janakī and Janakee.
Yes, very popular — Janaki ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Janaki ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Janaki's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #928 in 2014 to #910 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Janaki are in our database, including V. N. Janaki (Actor), S. Janaki (Actor).