The baby name Janaky is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɑːki/ (respelling: juh-NAH-kee).
The baby name Janaky is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɑːki/ (respelling: juh-NAH-kee).
Janaky is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Janaky is a feminine South Asian name derived from Sanskrit Jānakī, the patronymic form of Janaka. It literally means “daughter of Janaka,” the famed king of Mithila, and is a revered epithet of Sita, consort of Rama in the Ramayana. As a devotional name, it carries connotations of purity, steadfastness, and filial virtue, making it popular in Hindu communities.
The spelling Janaky reflects Tamil and Malay-influenced romanization and is found especially among the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia and Singapore; a notable bearer is Janaky Athi Nahappan, a Malaysian independence figure. The most common form across India and Nepal is Janaki; other variants include Janki (Hindi) and the transliterated Jānakī/Jaanaki. Diminutives such as Janu or Jaanu appear in informal use. While clearly feminine, the name also features in compound honorifics (e.g., Janaki–Raman) within South Indian naming traditions.
Janaky is a rare find. Across 7 countries, we found 31 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #973 | 22 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Janaky is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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