Goddess Sita; daughter of King Janaka
Janki is a traditional Sanskrit name and an epithet for the Hindu goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. It literally translates to 'daughter of Janaka,' referring to the ancient King of Mithila who discovered her in a furrow of the earth.
Less common today
Janki isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,770 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and actress
Pioneering Indian botanist and cytogeneticist
Renowned Indian playback singer known as 'The Nightingale of the South'
