Janaki

A spiky yet musical feeling name of Sanskrit origin, Janaki was used as an epithet of the heroine Sita who appears in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The name comes from that of her father, King Janaka, Janaka meaning "father, creator". Notable bearers include botanist Janaki Ammal and author, actress, and storyteller, Janaki Sabesh.

Pronounced jah-NAH-kee.

As of October 2026, Janaki ranked #11328 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7012 for girls in 1981.