Jannah
Jannah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Garden or paradise.
Origin and history
Jannah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin that directly translates to garden or paradise. In Islamic theology, it represents the heavenly paradise. The name has seen growing usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,558 babies in the United States have been named Jannah since 1880. It ranks #3489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1449.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.9 %)
- PA (15.6 %)
- NJ (13.5 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 265 |
| 2000-2010 | 576 |
| 2010-2019 | 878 |
| 2020-2029 | 663 |
Fun facts
- Jannah is the central term used in the Quran to describe the gardens of paradise in the afterlife.
- It derives from an Arabic root meaning to hide or cover, originally referring to a garden dense with trees.