NAME PROFILE

Janissa

Meaning 'God is my light' or 'Flame of the Lord,' this name belongs to someone who radiates inner strength and serves as a guiding light for others with their vibrant spirit.

Key Stats

Total births519
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1995
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1994
Most recent2013
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

CA — 43%TX — 29%NY — 14%FL — 14%AK — 0%

Notable People

Uriah Heep (Fictional character in David Copperfield) · Uriah Hall (Professional mixed martial artist) · Uriah Shelton (Actor known for Girl Meets World) · Uriah Duffy (Musician and bassist for Whitesnake) · Uriah Phillips Levy (Naval officer and first Jewish Commodore)

Nicknames & Diminutives

UriRi-RiYah-Yah

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