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Jannah
GirlArabic· “paradise, garden”
- Meaning
- paradise, garden
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- JA-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,520
- US babies 2025
- 140
- Best rank
- #1,515 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Jannah
Jannah is an Arabic name that means “paradise, garden”.
Jannah is an Arabic word meaning garden, and in Islamic tradition it refers to paradise, the heavenly garden promised to the faithful. As a given name, Jannah expresses hope, beauty and spiritual reward. It is used in Muslim communities worldwide and has a gentle, graceful sound. The name is sometimes confused with Janna, but its meaning is distinct. Jana and Jenna sound similar but come from different roots, and Jannah itself is said JA-nuh.
Popularity over time
Jannah first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,515 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 143 babies. In 2025, 140 babies were named Jannah, and it ranked #1,520 nationally. That is 54% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,818 in 1980, #4,112 in 2000, #2,919 in 2010, and #1,520 in 2025. Of the 2,558 US girls named Jannah since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 663 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Naia, Azuri, Alyana, Zayna, and Julieth.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jannah ranked highest in Minnesota, Illinois, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #519 | 10 |
| Illinois | #584 | 17 |
| New Jersey | #741 | 10 |
| Pennsylvania | #889 | 10 |
| Virginia | #1263 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jannah is usually pronounced JA-nuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Jannah
A few middle names that flow with Jannah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jannah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jannah mean?
Jannah is an Arabic name that means “paradise, garden”.
What is the origin of the name Jannah?
Jannah has Arabic roots. Jannah is an Arabic word meaning garden, and in Islamic tradition it refers to paradise, the heavenly garden promised to the faithful.
Is Jannah a popular name?
Not especially. Jannah ranked #1,520 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jannah a boy or girl name?
Jannah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jannah?
Jannah is usually pronounced JA-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings